W2. willing / work out / wing it

1. willing 

: if sb is willing to do sth, they are fairly happy about doing it and will do it if they are asked or required to do it.

: ready, eager, or prepared to do sth

 

ex) Governments have become more willing to promote alternative energies and, because of falling costs, more able to do so.

ex) They need an assistant who is willing to stay for six months.

ex) They keep a list of people willing to work nights.

ex) We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

 

 

2. work out

: if a situation works out well or works out, it happens or progresses in a satisfactory way. 
: to happen or develop in a particular way, especially a successful way
: something progresses, develops, or turns out successfully or as planned

ex) Things have worked out quite well for us.
ex) I hope it will work out well.
ex) Things just didn't work out as planned.
ex) I hope everything works out for you.
ex) I'm gonna make sure everything works out.
ex) We were not sure if the negotiations with the supplier would go smoothly, but they worked out better than expected. We secured a great deal.

ex) We faced some issues with product delivery last month, but we've worked things out and improved our logistics.

 

3. wing it 

: to do or try to do sth without much practice or preparation (즉흥적으로 하다. 준비를 제대로 못했지만 일단 해보다)

: improvise

: The term "wing it" means to improvise or to do something without proper preparation or planning, often relying on one's ability to think and react quickly. 

ex) Just wing it.
ex) Don't try to wing it. They're gonna see right through it.
ex) I have nothing, and I'm just gonna wing it instead.

ex) I didn’t know I’d have to make a speech—I just had to wing it.

ex) 

In an office, Rachel and Mark are sitting at a desk with a laptop open. They are discussing the presentation they are  supposed to give in 15 minutes.
Rachel: Oh no, Mark! I just realized I left my notes for the presentation at home. What am I going to do?
Mark: Don’t panic, Rachel. We know the material well. We might just have to wing it.
Rachel: Wing it? But I was relying on those notes to keep me on track during the presentation.
Mark: I understand, but sometimes improvisation can actually make the presentation seem more natural. Just talk about what you know. Remember, you're an expert on this topic.
Rachel: That’s true. Okay, let’s quickly go through the slides. Can you help me come up with a few talking points?
Mark: Absolutely. Let's jot down some key points on this notepad. We can glance at it if we need to during the presentation.
Rachel: Great idea. Thanks, Mark. I'm feeling a little better about having to wing it.
Mark: No problem! Plus, I'll be right there with you. If you get stuck, I’ll jump in.

Later, in the conference room.
Rachel: (presenting without notes) …And that’s how our new marketing approach can significantly increase our reach.
Audience Member: Great presentation! It felt really natural and engaging.
Rachel: Thank you! To be honest, I had to wing it because I left my notes at home.
Audience Member: Well, it worked out brilliantly.
Mark: (whispering to Rachel) See? Sometimes winging it isn’t such a bad thing!
Rachel: (whispering back) You’re right! Thanks for the support.