on a whim

phrase

: because of a sudden decision

He quit his job on a whim.

Examples of on a whim in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The brothers and the Black Keys auteur met on a whim several years ago. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 July 2026

Ever since Bennett started his podcast, on a whim in 2010, he has been monomaniacally devoted to getting Americans not just to enjoy soccer but to become emotionally invested in it. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

That seems like a larger-scale strategy that goes beyond a decision that can be switched off on a whim. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

When Colombia were eliminated in the group stage, their summer family plans changed on a whim. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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