Sprout wings phrase sarcastic
To suddenly behave in a friendly, helpful, obedient, etc. manner, like an angel.
John is sprouting wings today! He has done whatever I told him to do without complaining.
Mary used to be abrupt with me, but yesterday she sprouted wings!
The verb "sprout" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur and simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome
All I can do is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.