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2022-01-02 08:01
Barkis is willing informal
If you say that Barkis is willing, you mean that you are willing to do something.
A: "Are you ready for tomorrow's presentation?" B: "Oh! Barkis is willing!"
Boss: "Are you willing to face difficulties?” Jane: “Barkis is willing.”
To be ready for something to happen
The expression "Barkis is willing" first appeared in Charles Dickens' well-known classic "David Copperfield". Barkis is the name of a character in the novel who used this phrase to propose to Clara Peggotty, the maid of David's mother.
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
