come what may

Idioms  

1. No matter what happens, as in Come what may, I'll be home in time for dinner. This phrase, in slightly different form, come what will, dates from the 16th century and has almost exact equivalents in French, Italian, and German.

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come what may

The most straightforward way of keeping your moods from affecting your portfolio is to have a detailed financial plan that, well in advance, specifies how you will react, come what may.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

TV Larry refuses to be a hermit, bravely choose to inflict himself on strangers come what may.

From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2024

I’d explore those mountain trails come what may.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2024

While lots have been forced to cancel plans, some have been determined to make their journey come what may.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2022

I’ll loose thee, Splendid, come what may, Even though it break my heart.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz

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