Meaning of 'Wing and a prayer'
What does the saying 'Wing and a prayer' mean?
Idiom: Wing and a prayer
Meaning:
If you do something on a wing and a prayer, you try to do something and hope you'll succeed even though you have very little chance of success.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Religion |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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