(something) permitting
(something) permitting
So long as the specific thing does not prevent or interfere with some activity or task mentioned elsewhere. We'll have the company in Foley's Park on Saturday, weather permitting. Time permitting, the presentation will also go over useful and nonintrusive ways to encourage client spending.
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weather permitting
So long as the weather is good enough so as not to cancel, delay, or interfere with what is planned. We'll have the company in Foley's Park on Saturday, weather permitting. The latest update they gave us is that, weather permitting, we should arrive at the airport around 9 PM.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
weather permitting
Fig. if the weather allows it. Weather permitting, we will be there on time. The plane lands at midnight, weather permitting.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
— permitting
if the specified thing does not prevent you from doing something. 1997 Classic Boat Time and weather permitting rudderless sailing is also taught, along with spinnaker and trapezing.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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