God willing
Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped thatBarring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).
» God willing, we'll be home soon.
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1 senses(not comparable, often)Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).
God willing, we'll meet again same time next year.
See y'all again same time next year, God willing.
Examples
12 sentencesGod willing, we'll be home soon.
God willing, everything will be all right.
God willing, I will do it tomorrow.
ruДай бог, сделаю завтра. — carlosalberto
deWenn Gott will, werde ich es morgen tun. — carlosalberto
Tomorrow, God willing, we'll be with your parents.
ruЗавтра, с божьей помощью, мы будем с твоими родителями. — Robertpaulson
deSo Gott will, werden wir morgen bei deinen Eltern sein. — Jens_Odo
They are happy to be hungry. God willing, they won't leave.
Origin
Absolute construction; comparable to the phrase (if) God be willing.Absolute construction; comparable to the phrase (if) God be willing.
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