the mind > will > decision > irresolution or vacillation > be irresolute or vacillate [verb (intransitive)] > give way or give in > to circumstances > with apparent willingness (2)
to make a virtue of necessity and variants: to derive benefit or advantage from performing an unwelcome obligation with apparent willingness; to…
Originally Scottish. to make a virtue of a need and variants: = to make a virtue of necessity at phrases 2a. Now rare.