on a whim
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: because of a sudden decision
He quit his job on a whim.
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Lela London,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“On a whim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20whim. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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