come rain or shine

come rain or shine
come rain or shine & come rain or (come) shine
no matter whether it rains or the sun shines; in any sort of weather. (See also rain or shine.) •

Don't worry. I'll be there come rain or shine.

We'll hold the picnic—rain or shine.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • rain or shine — (come) rain or shine 1. whatever the weather is. He runs every morning, rain or shine. 2. if you say you will do something come rain or shine, you mean you will do it whatever happens. Come rain or shine, I ll be there, I promise …   New idioms dictionary

  • rain or shine — {adv. phr.} 1. If the weather is stormy or if it is fair. * /The parade will start promptly, rain or shine./ 2. No matter; if your luck is good or bad. * /Sam knows he can depend on his family, rain or shine./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • rain or shine — 1. : whatever the weather may be : without fail the auction will be held rain or shine 2. : whatever the circumstances always cheerful, rain or shine * * * regardless of the weather or circumstances; in any event: The concert will be held, rain… …   Useful english dictionary

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