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Meaning of where there is a will, there is a way | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Phrase. [C2]

Examples

“[I]f he leaves the School poſſeſs'd of a ſluggiſh indolent Diſpoſition, and of Learning rather forc'd upon him than choſen, it is probable he will forget what he brought thence; but if he be active, emulous and aſpiring, he will certainly find Time for Reading and Thinking; for tho' it be a homely, it is a true Saying, that where there is a Will, there is a Way.”

“[H]ow far the particular practices in regard to Works of Industry may be usefully adopted, it is difficult to determine; but "where there is a will, there is a way:" local habits and circumstances must be the guides.”

“There is more than enough legislation to deal with illegal traveller encampments. It is also important to remember that where there is a will, there is a way.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

where there's a will there's a way where there's muck there's brass where there's no sense there's no feeling where there's smoke, there's fire where you at where you stand depends on where you sit