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Meaning of "on a wing and a prayer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON A WING AND A PRAYER

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WHAT DOES ON A WING AND A PRAYER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

On a Wing and a Prayer

On a Wing and a Prayer is the seventh studio album by Gerry Rafferty. He asked his friend Joe Egan to collaborate on some of the album's songs, some of which were new renditions of Stealers Wheel-era songs. The album was heavily influenced by Rafferty's divorce from his wife Carla Ventilla in 1990. They were married for 20 years.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON A WING AND A PRAYER

on a bowline
on a jar
on a level
on a long rein
on a plate
on a razor edge
on a razor´s edge
on a roll
on a slant
on a sticky wicket
on a tangent
on a tear
on account
on account of
on an even keel
on and off
on and on
on approval
on at
on automatic pilot

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON A WING AND A PRAYER

affrayer
arrayer
betrayer
bewrayer
Book of Common Prayer
brayer
common prayer
crop sprayer
defrayer
Evening Prayer
foam sprayer
forayer
layer
Lord´s Prayer
player
portrayer
prayer
sprayer
strayer
the Lord´s Prayer

Synonyms and antonyms of on a wing and a prayer in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «on a wing and a prayer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON A WING AND A PRAYER

Find out the translation of on a wing and a prayer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on a wing and a prayer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on a wing and a prayer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在机翼和祈祷
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en un ala y una oración
570 millions of speakers

English

on a wing and a prayer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक विंग और एक प्रार्थना पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على جناح و صلاة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на крыле и молитве
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em uma asa e uma oração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একটি উইং এবং একটি প্রার্থনা উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur une aile et une prière
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada sayap dan doa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf einem Flügel und einem Gebet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

翼と祈りについて
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

날개와 기도 에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing swiwi lan pandonga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên một cánh và một lời cầu nguyện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு விவாதம் மற்றும் ஒரு பிரார்த்தனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एक विंग आणि प्रार्थना वर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kanat ve namazda
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

su un´ala e una preghiera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na skrzydło i modlitwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на крилі і молитві
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe o aripă și o rugăciune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σε ένα φτερό και μια προσευχή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op ´n vleuel en ´n gebed
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på en vinge och en bön
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på en vinge og en bønn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on a wing and a prayer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON A WING AND A PRAYER»

The term «on a wing and a prayer» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.416 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on a wing and a prayer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON A WING AND A PRAYER»

Discover the use of on a wing and a prayer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on a wing and a prayer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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On a Wing and a Prayer
Doc Hammond is waging his own battle for life while helping the twins. More than ever, Dorsetville needs a miracle. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Katherine Valentine, 2007
2
Nate Saint: On a Wing and a Prayer
A biography of the American pilot who served Christian missionaries in Ecuador's jungles until his death at the hands of Auca Indians in 1956.
Janet Benge, Geoff Benge, 1998
3
On a Wing and a Prayer
Continuing the Lavender Road saga of ordinary people surviving an extraordinary war, this novel tells in particular Helen's story - of a girl confronted by the ultimate choice, between her country and the man she loves.
Helen Carey, 1997
4
On a Wing and a Prayer: Flight to Redemption
On A Wing and a Prayer is a unique, poignant, frank and honest journey through an often dysfunctional life.
Peter Wing, 2012
5
On A Wing And A Prayer
An unexpected legacy from World War II drastically changes the lives of 3 old comrades in this heartwarming story of loss, redemption and courage in the face of shocking odds.When Don Cameron mysteriously inherits a cache of World War II ...
Peter Bensley, 2012
6
On a Wing and a Prayer: Surviving a Brain Tumour
In stark, personal detail, Cameron Fulljames tells the story of his diagnosis of, fight against, and victory over cancer.
Cameron Fulljames, 2005
7
On a Wing and a Prayer: Interviews with Airline Disaster .
How did they handle their fear? Gripping as only real–life stories can be, On a Wing and a Prayer lets readers experience the crisis and eventual triumph through the eyes, ears, and emotions of the people who lived to tell the tale.
Malcolm Macpherson, 2002
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On a Wing and a Prayer
C S Peters. [In a Wing and a Prayer is mainly set as the Battle of Britain is raging liercely in the skies above Great Britain. The novel is principally the story of James Graham, a young Fighter Pilot in daily combat during the Battle when BAF  ...
C S Peters, 2013
9
On a Wing and a Prayer
The stories presented here are first-hand accounts of bravery and adventure from the individuals who embraced the exciting - and dangerous - new world of flying at the start of the First World War.
Joshua Levine, 2008
10
A Wing and a Prayer
For Mary Callaghan marriage has brought heartaches and disappointment.
Lyn Andrews, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON A WING AND A PRAYER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on a wing and a prayer is used in the context of the following news items.
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America's Iran gamble: On a wing and a prayer
The choices were stark. Iran had bolted the stables and was on the verge of defying the strategic order. Isolated, sanctioned and vilified, Iran ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
2
FCA Camp boasts record attendance
Beloved Rhea County High School football coach Bill Horton started the boy's youth camp on a wing and a prayer 32 years ago, and it has ... «The Herald-News, Jul 15»
3
On a Wing and a Prayer: World's Mayors Take Over the Vatican to …
A woman holds a cross as she waits in St. Peter's Square on the second day of the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Wednesday, ... «RYOT, Jul 15»
4
Dunedin's free clinic stoically survives on a wing and a prayer
The Servants Health Centre opened on a wing and a prayer – literally for its Christian founding trustees like GP John Arnold, who admits it was ... «New Zealand Doctor Online, Jul 15»
5
Soaring on a wing and a prayer
Floating above the Earth in a glider, the scene feels somewhat unreal. Only moments earlier, I was strapped into the front seat of the Schweizer ... «Lethbridge Herald, Jul 15»
6
Murphysboro closer to having new wastewater treatment plant
"We have been getting by on a wing and a prayer with our current wastewater treatment plant. It's far beyond its life span," Stephens said. «The Southern, Jul 15»
7
Farewell to our very own Delta Lady
And then, 14 years later - on a wing and a prayer, you may think - a very familiar aircraft, with its striking 100ft delta wingspan, could be spotted ... «Swindon Advertiser, Jul 15»
8
How to Strategize in the New Era of Health Care
... that many of the strategy choices health care organizations are taking today are seat-of-the-pants guesses, operating on a wing and a prayer, ... «Hospitals & Health Networks, Jul 15»
9
BWW Reviews: THE ALL NIGHT STRUT Resurrects the Sounds of …
... The Ammunition" and "Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer" before closing out the first act with a collaborative effort on "I'll Being Seeing You. «Broadway World, Jul 15»
10
Opinion: As 'Watchman' arrives, an ode to a mockingbird
Albert J. Parisi, a former copy editor at The Record and Herald News, is a writer and the author of the stage play "On a Wing and a Prayer. «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»

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