take the pitcher to the well - WordReference Forums
29 Meith 2013 · Bonjour, This is an old English expression usually used to mean to use something too much. Context: I don't want to use up his goodwill by taking the pitcher to the well too often. …
commercial gesture - WordReference Forums
6 DFómh 2021 · The standard expression in English is "a goodwill gesture" (or "gesture of goodwill") which is a straight translation of the French term and is payment made by the …
good will vs goodwill - WordReference Forums
7 Noll 2012 · In modern contexts, I always see goodwill. Of course, if you are talking about the Christmas angels, you might say, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will …
Goodwill (in a balance sheet) - WordReference Forums
1 MFómh 2010 · Hola buenas, estoy traduciendo una "Consolidated Balance Sheet" y en el apartado de Activo (Assets) me viene el término Goodwill, y para esta palabra he encontrado …
with all the goodwill in the world | WordReference Forums
17 Iúil 2013 · We now have a distinction between (a) the parents' goodwill towards their child and (b) the speaker's reluctant/patronising goodwill to whoever suggested that parents should take …
do the necessary vs. do the needful. | WordReference Forums
14 Lún 2016 · I would like to know the difference or similarity between Do the necessary and do the needful. Leave it to me – I’ll do the necessary. I couldn’t find any example regarding “do the …
goodwill - WordReference Forums
6 Meith 2005 · "Goodwill is an accounting concept that describes the value of a business entity not directly attributable to its physical assets and liabilities". Goodwill es lo mismito, mismito, …
Free-will donation encouraged | WordReference Forums
12 Ean 2012 · Herring, were you / was whoever wrote those words going for goodwill? I think that does nuance donation a little as donations are sometimes given somewhat grudgingly. As …
Being relieved of a job - WordReference Forums
12 Lún 2024 · a) No : 'relieving someone of their job' is something of a euphemism, in its expected sense of firing them or suspending them, etc.; of course, this does involve releasing them from …
commercial gesture - WordReference Forums
9 Iúil 2009 · I have gone through your mail and rest assure that we will proceed with a commercial gesture by end of this month What does 'commercial gesture' mean? That they are doing me a …