Midwest US
The good Lord willing and the creek don't rise
Used when discussing future plans or events with optimism.
Literal Meaning
If the Lord permits and the water level does not rise
Actual Meaning
If everything goes as planned, hopefully
Examples in Context

'I'll be there, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.'

Helpful Tips
  • 1Conditional hope
  • 2Rural expression
  • 3Humble planning
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
barring any unforeseen circumstances
if all goes well
God willing
provided everything goes to plan
as long as nothing goes wrong
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