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 (idiomatic) if circumstances are suitable; Lord willing and the creek don't rise Synonym: (near-synonym) Deo volente