on a whim
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on a whim
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Without thinking seriously about the consequences.
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.
Similar: on a lark
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prep_phrase without thinking seriously about the consequences
| 中文 | 心血來潮 /心血来潮 xīnxuèláicháo |
|---|---|
| Português | num repente |
| Français | sur un coup de tête, à l'emporte-pièce |
| Deutsch | aus einer Laune heraus |
| Italiano | alla leggera |
Talk about this word "on a whim." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/on%20a%20whim. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026. on a whim. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/on%20a%20whim "on a whim." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 7, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/on%20a%20whim.Cite this
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title = {on a whim},
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urldate = {2026-11-07}
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