mere whim

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

used to emphasize that something is based only on a slight desire, not a serious reason

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Examples (10)

  • The decision to relocate was based on a mere whim, not careful planning.
  • He quit his job on a mere whim, without any alternative prospects.
  • Don't dismiss her idea as a mere whim; it might have potential.
  • To invest such a large sum based on a mere whim would be foolish.
  • The cancellation of the event felt like a mere whim from the organizers.
  • She suddenly decided to dye her hair blue, acting on a mere whim.
  • Their journey across the continent began on a mere whim, with no fixed itinerary.
  • The architect's unusual design choice was not a mere whim, but a deliberate artistic statement.
  • It's unwise to make life-altering decisions on a mere whim.
  • The change in schedule seemed to be a mere whim of the director, rather than a necessity.