[Avodah] Re roundabout speaking

[David Bachrach]

When I was a child I was taught that im yirtze haShem, and B'li Neder were alternatives to "Az Gu wet losen Leben=If God will let me live (to carry out my intention,") The purpose is that nothing that is said should imply a neder so that, should I die before I carry out my plan, I will not die with an unfulfilled neder.
In any event, "God willing," is not intended to make God a co-conspirator..
On the lighter side, I remember some one in the Kloyz saying some thin to the effect, "I will see you on Monday, as Gut vet lozen leben, if not, Tuesday."
David Bachrach
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