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Soheil1 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Happy/willing

Hi.
What's the difference between being happy to do something, and being willing to do something?

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What's the difference between being happy to do something, and being willing to do something? Sometimes no difference is intended, but here are brief comments.. happy to do something Doing it makes me happy.

— Clive

  • What's the difference between being happy to do something, and being willing to do something?
  • Sometimes no difference is intended, but here are brief comments..
  • happy to do something Doing it makes me happy.
  • But note - the phrase is sometime just used politely, with no real suggestion of genuine happiness.
  • willing to do something I agree / consent to do it Clive
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What's the difference between being happy to do something, and being willing to do something?

Sometimes no difference is intended, but here are brief comments..

happy to do something Doing it makes me happy.
But note - the phrase is sometime just used politely, w
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What about

He was happy to trade pieces and then win in the final stages of play.
From Play Winning Chess
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Does it mean that he would actually win the chess games?
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Yes, it sounds like he won the game.

It also sounds like only one game is being discussed.

Clive
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'Willing to' implies that the person is giving permission with pleasure?
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