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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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That’s where 21-year-old Ghaddar remained on a recent morning, and where he had made the decision: He was going back to Ghaziah and staying there, come what may.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

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

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

“The number of voters out there who will support him, come what may, is far, far smaller.”

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2023

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

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2022

The first principle of wrestling is to hang on to your opponent come what may, so I clung to Nick's breeches like a leech, though he kicked madly and pummeled my back with his fists.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

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