come hell or high water
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Also,. No matter what difficulty or obstacle, as in I'm going to finish this week, come hell or high water. This colloquial expression, alluding to the destructive forces of hellfire or flood, was first recorded in 1915 but is thought to be older.
Example Sentences
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One meal he almost always prepares is breakfast, “come hell or high water.”
From Salon
I just know what your policy positions aren't and so therefore, I'm stuck with you come hell or high water.
From BBC
“And by God, we’re going to keep them, come hell or high water.”
From New York Times
He seems set on a path of doing what he believes is right, come hell or high water.
From Salon
"So, it's got to happen. I will make sure it happens come hell or high water. We will find a way. We will."
From BBC
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