Meaning of wing and prayer | Babel Free
Definitions
- A precarious situation; a situation whose successful outcome is hoped for but uncertain.
- An approach to addressing a problem whose effectiveness is doubtful.
Examples
“His sudden career change⟳ was a bit of a wing and prayer.”
“The candidate’s speech had nothing to offer⟳ but wings and prayers.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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