rain or shine

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.

Idioms and Phrases

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 .

Example Sentences

“But every Tuesday night, rain or shine, we would fit probably 300 people.”

From Los Angeles Times

"They were always taken to the park whether rain or shine because she wanted them to get fresh air and she would always take them out on activities," jurors were told.

From BBC

Crowds had gathered come rain or shine in the Vale of Glamorgan town to see the hit BBC comedy’s grand finale, which will air on Christmas Day, being filmed.

From BBC

But some fields earn him money every year, come rain or shine.

From BBC

Rain or shine, through pregnancies, child-rearing, PTAs, marital conflict and all the things that Zorba the Greek once described as “the full catastrophe,” we talked as we ran, becoming each other’s best therapist.

From Los Angeles Times

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