the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
成語所屬單字flesh
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak — 慣用語
1. used to say that you have good intentions but lack the physical or mental streng
1.慣用語
釋義
心有餘而力不足；立志容易實行難
used to say that you have good intentions but lack the physical or mental strength to carry them out.
例句
I planned to wake up at five for a run, but the spirit is willing and the flesh is weak — I stayed in bed.