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Meaning of on a whim | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Without thinking seriously about the consequences.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch aus einer Laune heraus
Suomi hetken mielijohteesta
Français à l'emporte-pièce sur un coup de tête
Italiano alla leggera
Nederlands in een opwelling
Português num repente

Examples

“Germany’s government said press⟳ freedom must not be switched “on and off on a whim” and Downing Street also raised concerns over the suspensions.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

on a wing and a prayer on a wonder on account on acid on air on alert

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