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UK//ət ðə wɪm ʌv ə ˈmæd.mən//US//æt ðə wɪm ʌv ə ˈmædˌmæn//

Meaning of At the whim of a madman

A phrase describing actions dictated by the unpredictable desires of a crazy person.

In simple words: A sudden decision made by a crazy person.

At the whim of a madman in a sentence

  • The entire town was left at the whim of a madman when he took control.
  • Her fate seemed to be at the whim of a madman as he changed his plans daily.
  • Living at the whim of a madman creates a constant state of fear and anxiety.
  • They felt their future was at the whim of a madman with no regard for their lives.
  • In his stories, characters often find themselves at the whim of a madman with unpredictable behavior.

How to use At the whim of a madman

Used to describe situations where actions are unpredictable and controlled by an irrational person. It's informal and often used in storytelling.

Grammar pattern

standalone idiomatic expression

Memory hint

Picture a madman whimsically throwing things around!

Related words

Collocations with At the whim of a madman

  • act at the whim
  • be at the mercy
  • swayed by a madman

Synonyms for At the whim of a madman

  • at the mercy of a lunatic
  • under the control of a madman
  • at the command of an irrational person

Common mistakes with At the whim of a madman

  • Using 'whim' without 'at the' (must be used as a phrase)
  • Confusing 'madman' with 'madwoman' without understanding context
  • Overusing in formal writing, where it may seem inappropriate

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Frequently asked questions about At the whim of a madman

What does At the whim of a madman mean?

A sudden decision made by a crazy person.

What is the definition of At the whim of a madman?

A phrase describing actions dictated by the unpredictable desires of a crazy person.

How do you use At the whim of a madman in a sentence?

The entire town was left at the whim of a madman when he took control.

Can you give another example of At the whim of a madman?

Her fate seemed to be at the whim of a madman as he changed his plans daily.

What are synonyms for At the whim of a madman?

Common alternatives include at the mercy of a lunatic, under the control of a madman, at the command of an irrational person.

What words go with At the whim of a madman?

It commonly pairs with act at the whim, be at the mercy, swayed by a madman.

What are common mistakes when using At the whim of a madman?

Using 'whim' without 'at the' (must be used as a phrase) Confusing 'madman' with 'madwoman' without understanding context Overusing in formal writing, where it may seem inappropriate

How do you pronounce At the whim of a madman?

US: //æt ðə wɪm ʌv ə ˈmædˌmæn//, UK: //ət ðə wɪm ʌv ə ˈmæd.mən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is At the whim of a madman formal or informal?

"At the whim of a madman" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use At the whim of a madman?

Used to describe situations where actions are unpredictable and controlled by an irrational person. It's informal and often used in storytelling.