God willing

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absolute construction; comparable to the phrase (if) God be willing.

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God willing

  1. Used to indicate acceptance of God's will when expressing an intention or hope.
    • 1602, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark:
      And what so poor a man as Hamlet is May do, to express his love and friending to you, God willing, shall not lack.
  2. Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that.

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