willing

Related to willing: willing and able

(the good) Lord willing and the creek don't rise

rural If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but Lord willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "The good Lord willing and the creek don't rise."

See also: and, creek, lord, rise, willing

Barkis is willin'

A phrase emphasizing one's availability or openness to a situation. It refers to Mr. Barkis, a character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, who used the phrase to express his interest in marriage. A: "Are you ready for the race today?" B: "Oh yeah! Barkis is willin'!"

God willing

If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but God willing, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "God willing."

See also: god, willing

God willing and the creek don't rise

If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but God willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "God willing and the creek don't rise."

See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing

ready and willing

Prepared and inclined to do something. We'll be there, ornaments in hand, ready and willing to help you decorate! If you're going to join this firm, you have to be ready and willing to work long hours and weekends.

ready, willing, and able

A phrase used to describe someone who is capable of and eager to do something. Our team is read, willing, and able, boss—we just need the order to start production. The senator has inspired a huge number of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to campaign for her presidential election bid.

See also: able, and

show willing

To demonstrate a willingness or eagerness to do what is necessary. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The Labour leader has been showing willing to work with opposition parties on a tax reform package for the country.

the spirit is willing, but the/(one's) body is weak

One has the desire or intention to change do something beneficial, but one lacks the resolve or motivation to do it. Every year I resolve to eat better and do more exercise; and every year, inevitably, the spirit is willing, but the body is weak. We all know someone who has the best intentions in the world to get their lives on the right track, whose spirit is willing, but their body is weak.

the spirit is willing, but the/(one's) flesh is weak

One has the desire or intention to change do something beneficial, but one lacks the resolve or motivation to do it. Every year I resolve to eat better and do more exercise; and every year, inevitably, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. We all know someone who has the best intentions in the world to get their lives on the right track, whose spirit is willing, but their flesh is weak.

will away

1. To bequeath something (to someone else) in one's will. A noun or pronoun can be used between "will" and "away." I can't believe she willed away that beautiful painting to Cousin Adam. He doesn't even care about art! He had no children, so he willed his entire estate away to a local orphanage.

2. To cause for something to disappear, be removed, or no longer be a problem simply through one's intense desire or intentions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "will" and "away." I know it puts you under a lot of pressure, but you can't just will away your obligations, Stuart. Rather than face up to her mistakes, Sarah would rather hide and try to will them away.

will on

1. To urge, cause, or compel oneself to proceed with some action from one's sheer determination. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "will" and "on." I barely had any strength left in my legs, so I had to keep willing myself on to finish the race. We were so burnt out after the 80-hour work weeks, but we willed ourselves on because we knew that it had to be ready in time for the holiday season.

2. To use the intensity of one's desire or willpower to urge, cause, or compel someone or something to proceed or carry on. A noun or pronoun can used between "will" and "on." I was so tense watching my son compete in his first relay race. I just sat there willing him on the whole time. Everyone I know has been willing on the proposed legislation as it makes its way through Congress.

will to

1. To attempt to cause something to happen or someone to do something from the sheer power of one's thoughts, determination, or desire. A noun or pronoun is used between "will" and "to." He seems to be trying to will the population as a whole to accept electric cars as the new default. Lacking the means to effect any meaningful change ourselves, we've all been willing the upper management to reconsider the move, knowing that it will harm our jobs in the long run. I sat watching him read my proposal, willing him to say yes.

2. To bequeath something to someone in one's will. A noun or pronoun is used between "will" and "to." I was as shocked as everyone else to find out that my grandfather had willed the entire estate to me. We all thought it was a joke, but Mrs. Thompson had in fact willed all her possessions to her cats.

willing and able

A phrase used to describe someone who is ready or capable of doing something I think Nicky is finally willing and able to go back to school. It's fine, my mom is totally willing and able to lend me a few bucks.

willing horse

One who is ready and eager to work. Mark is a willing horse, so we can definitely get him to do this stupid project.

God willing.

If God wants it to happen. (An expression indicating that there is a high certainty that something will happen, so high that only God could prevent it.) John: Please try to be on time. Alice: I'll be there on time, God willing. Bob: Will I see you after your vacation? Mary: Of course, God willing.

See also: god, willing

God willing and the creek don't rise

and Lord willing and the creek don't rise

Rur. If all goes well. Tom: Will you be able to get the house painted before the cold weather sets in? Jane: Yes, God willing and the creek don't rise. We'll be able to visit our daughter for Christmas, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.

See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing

ready, willing, and able

Cliché eager or at least willing [to do something]. If you need someone to help you move furniture, I'm ready, willing, and able. Fred is ready, willing, and able to do anything you ask him.

See also: able, and

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Prov. People cannot always do what they know they ought to do.; People are not always physically capable of doing what they are willing to do. (Biblical.) Alan: Have you started the diet your doctor recommended? Fred: The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

will something away

to give something away in a will. The old man simply willed all his money away. He said he wouldn't need it when he was dead. She had willed away all of her treasures to her grandchildren.

will something to someone

to give something to someone in a will. My uncle willed this chair to me. It's an antique. This watch was willed to me by my grandfather.

ready, willing, and able

Well prepared and eager to do something, as in Any time you want me to babysit, I'm ready, willing, and able.

See also: able, and

spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, the

One would like to undertake something but hasn't the energy or strength to do so. For example, Another set of tennis? The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Today often used as a rueful admission of weariness or other physical weakness, this idiom was first recorded in the New Testament (Matthew 26:41), where Jesus tells his disciples: "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." A modern equivalent is I would if I could but I can't.

God willing

used to express the wish that you will be able to do as you intend or that something will happen as planned.

This is an expression found in many cultures: compare with Latin deo volente or Arabic inshallah .

See also: god, willing

the spirit is willing (but the flesh is weak)

someone has good intentions (but yields to temptation and fails to live up to them).

This expression quotes Jesus's words in Matthew 26:41, on finding his disciples asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane despite his instructions that they should stay awake.

God ˈwilling

(spoken) used for expressing your hope that something will happen: We’ve had a lovely holiday and we’ll be back again next year, God willing.

See also: god, willing

show ˈwilling

(British English) show that you are ready to help, work hard, etc. if necessary: The meeting wasn’t due to start for another half an hour, but she thought she’d better go early to show willing.

the ˌspirit is ˈwilling but the ˌflesh (it) is ˈweak

(saying, humorous) you intend to do good things but are too tired, lazy, etc. to actually do them

See also: but, flesh, spirit, weak, willing

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

will to

To grant something to someone in a legal will: My grandfather willed all of his land to me.

God willing and the creek don’t rise

and GWATCDR

phr. & comp. abb. If we are lucky. I’ll be there, GWATCDR.

See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

ready, willing, and able

Completely prepared and eager to do something. This term, from the first half of the twentieth century, sounds like the reply of an overeager military recruit. Most likely its rhythmic appeal is what made it survive. For example, “Have you learned all your lines so you can go on?— Ready, willing, and able.”

See also: able, and

spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, the

I would like to do this but I don’t have the willpower or strength. This term comes from the Bible. Jesus, counseling his disciples at the Last Supper, said, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). John Lyly was more specific (Euphues, 1579): “The delights of ye flesh are preferred before the holynesse of the spirite.” Today the term often is a rueful admission of physical weakness, much like I would if I could but I can’t (also based on ancient proverbs).

词组	willing
释义	willing Related to willing: willing and able (the good) Lord willing and the creek don't rise rural If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but Lord willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "The good Lord willing and the creek don't rise." See also: and, creek, lord, rise, willing Barkis is willin' A phrase emphasizing one's availability or openness to a situation. It refers to Mr. Barkis, a character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, who used the phrase to express his interest in marriage. A: "Are you ready for the race today?" B: "Oh yeah! Barkis is willin'!" God willing If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but God willing, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "God willing." See also: god, willing God willing and the creek don't rise If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but God willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "God willing and the creek don't rise." See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing ready and willing Prepared and inclined to do something. We'll be there, ornaments in hand, ready and willing to help you decorate! If you're going to join this firm, you have to be ready and willing to work long hours and weekends. See also: and, ready, willing ready, willing, and able A phrase used to describe someone who is capable of and eager to do something. Our team is read, willing, and able, boss—we just need the order to start production. The senator has inspired a huge number of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to campaign for her presidential election bid. See also: able, and show willing To demonstrate a willingness or eagerness to do what is necessary. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The Labour leader has been showing willing to work with opposition parties on a tax reform package for the country. See also: show, willing the spirit is willing, but the/(one's) body is weak One has the desire or intention to change do something beneficial, but one lacks the resolve or motivation to do it. Every year I resolve to eat better and do more exercise; and every year, inevitably, the spirit is willing, but the body is weak. We all know someone who has the best intentions in the world to get their lives on the right track, whose spirit is willing, but their body is weak. See also: body, but, spirit, weak the spirit is willing, but the/(one's) flesh is weak One has the desire or intention to change do something beneficial, but one lacks the resolve or motivation to do it. Every year I resolve to eat better and do more exercise; and every year, inevitably, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. We all know someone who has the best intentions in the world to get their lives on the right track, whose spirit is willing, but their flesh is weak. See also: but, flesh, spirit, weak will away 1. To bequeath something (to someone else) in one's will. A noun or pronoun can be used between "will" and "away." I can't believe she willed away that beautiful painting to Cousin Adam. He doesn't even care about art! He had no children, so he willed his entire estate away to a local orphanage. 2. To cause for something to disappear, be removed, or no longer be a problem simply through one's intense desire or intentions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "will" and "away." I know it puts you under a lot of pressure, but you can't just will away your obligations, Stuart. Rather than face up to her mistakes, Sarah would rather hide and try to will them away. See also: away, will will on 1. To urge, cause, or compel oneself to proceed with some action from one's sheer determination. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "will" and "on." I barely had any strength left in my legs, so I had to keep willing myself on to finish the race. We were so burnt out after the 80-hour work weeks, but we willed ourselves on because we knew that it had to be ready in time for the holiday season. 2. To use the intensity of one's desire or willpower to urge, cause, or compel someone or something to proceed or carry on. A noun or pronoun can used between "will" and "on." I was so tense watching my son compete in his first relay race. I just sat there willing him on the whole time. Everyone I know has been willing on the proposed legislation as it makes its way through Congress. See also: on, will will to 1. To attempt to cause something to happen or someone to do something from the sheer power of one's thoughts, determination, or desire. A noun or pronoun is used between "will" and "to." He seems to be trying to will the population as a whole to accept electric cars as the new default. Lacking the means to effect any meaningful change ourselves, we've all been willing the upper management to reconsider the move, knowing that it will harm our jobs in the long run. I sat watching him read my proposal, willing him to say yes. 2. To bequeath something to someone in one's will. A noun or pronoun is used between "will" and "to." I was as shocked as everyone else to find out that my grandfather had willed the entire estate to me. We all thought it was a joke, but Mrs. Thompson had in fact willed all her possessions to her cats. See also: will willing and able A phrase used to describe someone who is ready or capable of doing something I think Nicky is finally willing and able to go back to school. It's fine, my mom is totally willing and able to lend me a few bucks. See also: able, and, willing willing horse One who is ready and eager to work. Mark is a willing horse, so we can definitely get him to do this stupid project. See also: horse, willing Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. God willing. If God wants it to happen. (An expression indicating that there is a high certainty that something will happen, so high that only God could prevent it.) John: Please try to be on time. Alice: I'll be there on time, God willing. Bob: Will I see you after your vacation? Mary: Of course, God willing. See also: god, willing God willing and the creek don't rise and Lord willing and the creek don't rise Rur. If all goes well. Tom: Will you be able to get the house painted before the cold weather sets in? Jane: Yes, God willing and the creek don't rise. We'll be able to visit our daughter for Christmas, Lord willing and the creek don't rise. See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing ready, willing, and able Cliché eager or at least willing [to do something]. If you need someone to help you move furniture, I'm ready, willing, and able. Fred is ready, willing, and able to do anything you ask him. See also: able, and The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Prov. People cannot always do what they know they ought to do.; People are not always physically capable of doing what they are willing to do. (Biblical.) Alan: Have you started the diet your doctor recommended? Fred: The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. See also: but, flesh, spirit, weak will something away to give something away in a will. The old man simply willed all his money away. He said he wouldn't need it when he was dead. She had willed away all of her treasures to her grandchildren. See also: away, will will something to someone to give something to someone in a will. My uncle willed this chair to me. It's an antique. This watch was willed to me by my grandfather. See also: will McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. ready, willing, and able Well prepared and eager to do something, as in Any time you want me to babysit, I'm ready, willing, and able. See also: able, and spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, the One would like to undertake something but hasn't the energy or strength to do so. For example, Another set of tennis? The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Today often used as a rueful admission of weariness or other physical weakness, this idiom was first recorded in the New Testament (Matthew 26:41), where Jesus tells his disciples: "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." A modern equivalent is I would if I could but I can't. See also: but, flesh, spirit, willing The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. God willing used to express the wish that you will be able to do as you intend or that something will happen as planned. This is an expression found in many cultures: compare with Latin deo volente or Arabic inshallah . See also: god, willing the spirit is willing (but the flesh is weak) someone has good intentions (but yields to temptation and fails to live up to them). This expression quotes Jesus's words in Matthew 26:41, on finding his disciples asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane despite his instructions that they should stay awake. See also: spirit, willing Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary God ˈwilling (spoken) used for expressing your hope that something will happen: We’ve had a lovely holiday and we’ll be back again next year, God willing. See also: god, willing show ˈwilling (British English) show that you are ready to help, work hard, etc. if necessary: The meeting wasn’t due to start for another half an hour, but she thought she’d better go early to show willing. See also: show, willing the ˌspirit is ˈwilling but the ˌflesh (it) is ˈweak (saying, humorous) you intend to do good things but are too tired, lazy, etc. to actually do them See also: but, flesh, spirit, weak, willing Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary will to v. To grant something to someone in a legal will: My grandfather willed all of his land to me. See also: will The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. God willing and the creek don’t rise and GWATCDR phr. & comp. abb. If we are lucky. I’ll be there, GWATCDR. See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions ready, willing, and able Completely prepared and eager to do something. This term, from the first half of the twentieth century, sounds like the reply of an overeager military recruit. Most likely its rhythmic appeal is what made it survive. For example, “Have you learned all your lines so you can go on?— Ready, willing, and able.” See also: able, and spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, the I would like to do this but I don’t have the willpower or strength. This term comes from the Bible. Jesus, counseling his disciples at the Last Supper, said, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). John Lyly was more specific (Euphues, 1579): “The delights of ye flesh are preferred before the holynesse of the spirite.” Today the term often is a rueful admission of physical weakness, much like I would if I could but I can’t (also based on ancient proverbs). See also: but, flesh, spirit, willing The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: (the good) Lord willing and the creek don't rise creek God willing and the creek don’t rise God willing and the creek don't rise God willing GWATCDR how goes it How goes it? go on at (one) know what you like References in periodicals archive Among men, willingness to be with someone 10 years older was highest among those aged 35-44 at +23 (48 percent willing, 26 percent not willing), followed by those aged 55 and above at +15 (48 percent willing, 33 percent not willing), those aged 25-34 at +6 (39 percent willing, 33 percent not willing), those aged 45-54 at net zero (40 percent willing, 40 percent not willing), and those aged 18-24 at -2 (35 percent willing, 36 percent not willing). 5 of 10 Filipinos happy with their love life China is willing to work together with the two countries to deepen anti-terrorism cooperation and fight terrorism in all forms, Wang said. Afghanistan, China vow to enhance cooperation, combat terrorism Among younger millennials (age 18-25), 45 percent were willing to pay USD1 per month and 20 percent were found to be willing to pay USD3. Survey says older millennials willing to pay for mobile banking apps Just 38% of Gen Xers and 35% of baby boomers are willing to pay $1 per month for their mobile banking apps, according to S&P Global. Older Millennials Most Willing to Pay for Mobile Banking Apps: Survey Among the household heads willing to pay for a circumcision, 59% indicated that they would be willing to do so if it cost them 500 shillings or less; much smaller proportions showed willingness to pay if the procedure cost 1,000 or 2,000 shillings (29% and 20%, respectively). Knowledge is key to willingness to pay for voluntary medical male circumcision Despite the annoyance of waiting in line, Americans still aren't willing to shell out cash to bypass the inconvenience. Americans will only spend USD 6.04 to skip airport security lines "People have no idea what I'm willing to put on the line," he replied. BELLEW: I'M WILLING TO DIE IN RING When a polling firm asked the survey participants about steps they would be willing to take to hold down health care costs, 88 percent said they would be willing to switch to generic drugs, or already have, and 74 percent said they would be willing to get, or already are getting, more preventive screenings. Seniors resist switching Medicare plans, providers The omnibus survey showed 34% of mortgage holders in the UK would be willing to pay a higher monthly amount to fix despite the UK still experiencing historically low interest rates. Homeowners will 'pay more a month' business ROUND UP Scottish voters have not given up on us but they are willing us to do better. Don't give up WOMEN would spend an average of pounds 15,000 on IVF to get pregnant, with one in 10 willing to spend more than pounds 50,000, research showed today. Women 'would spend pounds 50,000 on IVF process' Fighting Global Warming African Americans support legislation to combat global warming even if it means an increase in monthly energy prices 2008 2009 14% willing to pay $50 16% willing to pay 28% willing to pay $25 30% willing to pay 64% willing to pay $10 61% willing to pay SOURCE: JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES African Americans not cooling on global warming Willing Heart Community Care Center and the Metropolitan Baptist Church hosted the event, called "Passport to Success," which was made possible by a huge discount from backpack wholesaler Harvest Victory as well as donations from K-Mart and Staples. 5,000 backpacks for underprivileged kids Although some recent consumer research indicates that you"ll still need a crowbar to pry open the majority of shopper"s wallets, the ORC Guideline reports that many Americans are willing to part with their precious dollars to support eco-friendly initiatives.The national survey, released yesterday, found that a product"s "energy footprint" influences 77 percent of consumers" purchasing decisions, with 76 percent willing to pay more at the register for environmentally friendly products. Study: Being Green More Valuable than Price
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