on the fly

al momento, strada facendo

Fare qualcosa quando serve, senza prepararlo prima.

In inglese semplice: If you do something this way, you do it as needed, without preparing it beforehand.

• We changed the plan on the fly.
• The program calculates prices on the fly.
• Can you answer questions on the fly?

Sinonimi: as you go, spontaneously

Contrari: in advance

Espressioni comuni: adjust on the fly, calculate on the fly

al volo, in aria

Mentre qualcosa si muove nell’aria, prima di toccare terra.

In inglese semplice: While moving through the air, before touching the ground.

• She caught the ball on the fly.
• The fielder caught it on the fly near the fence.
• Can you catch this ball on the fly?

Sinonimi: in midair

Espressioni comuni: catch on the fly, caught on the fly

in movimento, in viaggio

Mentre ci si sposta o si viaggia da un luogo all’altro.

In inglese semplice: While moving or travelling from one place to another.

• We ate lunch on the fly.
• She works on the fly between appointments.
• He grabbed a sandwich on the fly.

Sinonimi: on the move, on the go

Espressioni comuni: eat on the fly, work on the fly