English Explanatory Dictionary

wing and prayer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A precarious situation; a situation whose successful outcome is hoped for but uncertain.
  2. An approach to addressing a problem whose effectiveness is doubtful.

Word forms

wing and prayer wings and prayers

Etymology

From the earlier and more common phrase on a wing and a prayer.

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