(idiomatic, US, informal) Barring unforeseen circumstances.
(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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(UK, informal) Although it seems problematic now, it will ultimately succeed.
(Manglish, Singlish) (something problematic or unanticipated happens); if not (something undesirable will happen).
(simile, US, colloquial) To run (in various senses) badly or not at all.
(simile, US, colloquial, politics) To run for political office with little chance of success.
(idiom, informal) unprepared or without enough of something when it is needed.