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

“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

Every day, come rain or shine, Amelka leaves her mum's house at about 07:00 to walk the 25-minute journey to the train station.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

We like it in sickness and in health, no matter rain or shine, and we intend to never part with it.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2024

He liked to do the job as often as possible, rain or shine, day or night, summer or winter, and especially on Sundays.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

Related Words

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