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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
On a wing and a prayer

  1. A
    A prayer can move mountains.
  2. B
    A prayer has the strength to make you achieve great heights just like wings do.
  3. C
    The more one gets into prayer the closer one feels to God.
  4. D
    With only the slightest chance of success.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The phrase "on a wing and a prayer" means doing something relying entirely on hope or a minimal chance of success, typically in a difficult or desperate situation where you are poorly prepared.
Hence, Option D is the correct interpretation.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
On a wing and a prayer
A
A prayer can move mountains.
B
A prayer has the strength to make you achieve great heights just like wings do.
C
The more one gets into prayer the closer one feels to God.
D
With only the slightest chance of success.

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