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Rule "whim (wing) and a prayer"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: whim (wing) and a prayer
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>wing and a prayer</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The Lakers appeared to be hanging on a whim and a prayer.
    Correction suggestion: wing and a prayer
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The Lakers appeared to be hanging on a wing and a prayer.
ID: WHIM_AND_A_PRAYER [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-29 22:33:07 +0100)