on a wing and a prayer
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Dialogues in context
EN · C2Discussing meaning in context
- A
We launched the paper on a wing and a prayer.
Wydaliśmy gazetę z nikłymi zasobami i nadzieją na szczęście.
- B
How do you understand the expression “on a wing and a prayer” in this situation?
Jak rozumiesz wyrażenie „z nikłymi zasobami i nadzieją na szczęście” w tej sytuacji?
- A
Let’s first establish the meaning in this context. Identify details in the example that support this reading and separate them from our assumptions.
Najpierw ustalmy znaczenie w tym kontekście. Wskażmy w przykładzie szczegóły, które wspierają takie odczytanie, i oddzielmy je od własnych założeń.
- B
I’ll compare this passage with another example and check whether the expression keeps the same meaning.
Porównam ten fragment z drugim przykładem i sprawdzę, czy to wyrażenie zachowuje w nim ten sam sens.
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Examples of use
Wydaliśmy gazetę z nikłymi zasobami i nadzieją na szczęście.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.We launched the paper on a wing and a prayer.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Wir starteten die Zeitung mit knappen Mitteln und Hoffnung auf Glück.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Lanzamos el periódico con escasos recursos y esperanza de suerte.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Мы запустили газету с малыми ресурсами и надеждой на удачу.
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- on a wing and a prayer
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Example
We launched the paper on a wing and a prayer.