rain or shine

phrase

—used to say that something will happen even it rains

The party will be on Tuesday, rain or shine.

—sometimes used figuratively for no matter what happens

I'll always love you, come rain or (come) shine.

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“Rain or shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/rain%20or%20shine. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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