make something up as you go along

Related to word: make

Idiom

Definition

  1. To create or invent something, such as a story or a plan, without any prior preparation or planning.

    隨意編造

    • He made the speech up as he went along without any notes, but it sounded very fluid.

      他沒有任何筆記就即興發表了演講,但聽起來非常流暢。

    • This project seems to be made up as they go along, with a lack of clear direction.

      這個專案似乎是在進行中臨時編造的,缺乏明確的方向。

    • She had to make an excuse up as she went along to explain her lateness.

      她不得不即興編造一個藉口來解釋她的遲到。