Lord willing and the creek don't rise
(idiomatic, US, informal) Barring unforeseen circumstances.
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(idiomatic, US, informal) Barring unforeseen circumstances.
'''Lord willing and the creek don't rise''', we'll have that new barn finished in time for the harvest.
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