ijs en weder dienende

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “if ice and weather serve”; that is, "weather permitting" - an absolute construction. Traditionally used to express hope for suitable weather and ice thickness for ice skating, now more generalized in meaning, though remaining somewhat uncommon.

Interjection

ijs en weder dienende

1. (idiomatic) if circumstances are suitable; Lord willing and the creek don't rise

   Synonym: (near-synonym) Deo volente