Barkis is willin'

== English == === Etymology === A reference to Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, in which the phrase is used by Mr Barkis to hint that he wishes to marry Clara Peggotty. === Phrase === Barkis is willin' (dated, colloquial, humorous) Somebody has a sweetheart they wish to marry. (by extension) Someone is amenable to a suggestion. ==== Alternative forms ==== Barkis is willing