Wing and prayer

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA precarious situation; a situation whose successful outcome is hoped for but uncertain.

"His sudden career change was a bit of a wing and prayer."

2.NounAn approach to addressing a problem whose effectiveness is doubtful.

"The candidate’s speech had nothing to offer but wings and prayers."

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