rain or shine

American  

adverb

1. regardless of the weather or circumstances; in any event.

   The concert will be held, rain or shine. He's always a reliable friend, rain or shine.

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rain or shine Idioms  

1. No matter what the circumstances, as in We promised we would finish the project tomorrow, rain or shine. This term, first recorded in 1905, still refers to weather, as well as other uncertainty, and always implies that an activity will be carried out, no matter what. For a synonym, see hell or high water.

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Example Sentences

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rain or shine

Martin has a ticket booth on the waterfront, and he goes out rain or shine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

“My mom has dedicated herself to her work every single day, rain or shine, to provide for our family,” according to the page.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

In other words, if she buys a $100,000 annuity, she’ll get $7,600 a year, or $633 a month, come rain or shine, until she dies.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026

Come rain or shine, she had to show up for duty.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025

Only Taylor remained vigilant in her pageant work, getting up every morning, rain or shine, to go through the paces of her routine, from first entrance to talent to final interview.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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