God willing and the creek don't rise
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God willing and the creek don't rise
If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but God willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "God willing and the creek don't rise."
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God willing and the creek don't rise
and Lord willing and the creek don't riseRur. If all goes well. Tom: Will you be able to get the house painted before the cold weather sets in? Jane: Yes, God willing and the creek don't rise. We'll be able to visit our daughter for Christmas, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.
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God willing and the creek don’t rise
and GWATCDR phr. & comp. abb. If we are lucky. I’ll be there, GWATCDR.
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