show willing

Verb

 * 1) To show enthusiasm and energy.
 * 2) To make a valiant effort.
 * 3) * 1935 W.H. White, A complete physics written for London medical students and general use, (Clay & Sons, London) §91 p.61:
 * No top or gyroscope has actually been balanced perfectly enough to guide an astronomical telescope, but they show willing.
 * 1) To indicate one's willingness; to acquiesce, co-operate.
 * 2) To pretend to be willing; to bluff.
 * No top or gyroscope has actually been balanced perfectly enough to guide an astronomical telescope, but they show willing.
 * 1) To indicate one's willingness; to acquiesce, co-operate.
 * 2) To pretend to be willing; to bluff.
 * 1) To pretend to be willing; to bluff.
 * 1) To pretend to be willing; to bluff.
 * 1) To pretend to be willing; to bluff.

Synonyms

 * pay lip service; make an idle promise
 * pay lip service; make an idle promise