on a whim

idiom

: because of a sudden decision
He quit his job on a whim.

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Social media is constantly accusing me of being inconsistent and throwing people under the bus on a whim. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025 From the photo editor who coined the title on a whim to Matthew McConaughey's unprecedented press run and Dwayne Johnson's birthday cake delivery, read all about the behind-the-scenes details of each year's titleholder. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 Grande reminded upset fans that her flight plans for the premiere of a multi-million dollar film were not scheduled on a whim. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025 Cotter entered Tucker into the contest on a whim, never expecting to win. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on a whim

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“On a whim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20whim. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.

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