Meanings
Statements of the form "God/Lord willing and (some other condition being met)" are ancient extensions of simple acceptance of God's will in phrases like God willing and Lord willing. "Creek" originated as a reference to creeks flooding and preventing travel, but is sometimes re-interpreted as a reference to the Creek tribe.
How to pronounce "Lord willing and the creek don't rise":
AU
Barring unforeseen circumstances.
Example Sentences
1
I'll be there tomorrow, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.
2
We're planning to go on vacation next month, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.
3
She's expecting a promotion at work, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.
4
I'll finish the project by the end of the week, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.
5
We'll have a successful harvest this year, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.
A-Z Proximities
- loosen someone's tongue
- loosen the apron strings
- loosen the purse strings
- lord it over
- lord of the flies
- Lord willing and the creek don't rise
- Lord's Supper
- lose face
- lose ground
- lose it
- lose one's cool
