お足あし元もとの悪わるい中なか

expression

despite the bad weather; in spite of the poor conditions

Polite, honorific set phrase expressing gratitude to visitors who came despite bad weather or difficult footing. Often used in formal greetings, letters, or speeches.

• 本ほん日じつはお足あし元もとの悪わるい中なか、ご来らい場じょういただき誠まことにありがとうございます。

  Thank you very much for coming today despite the bad weather.

• お足あし元もとの悪わるい中なか、わざわざお越こしいただき恐きょう縮しゅくです。

  I am very grateful that you made the effort to come in spite of the poor conditions.