The idiom "made as goes along" implies that something is being done or created spontaneously or without a set plan. Synonyms for this phrase include improvisation, ad hoc, on the fly, spur of the moment, and extemporaneous. Improvisation involves making things up as you go, typically in response to changing circumstances. Ad hoc refers to something created specifically for a particular purpose, without prior planning. On the fly suggests that something is being done quickly and without much preparation. Spur of the moment refers to something that is done without forethought or planning. Extemporaneous suggests that something is being done without preparation or rehearsal.