rain or shine
idiom
—used to say that something will happen even it rains
The party will be on Tuesday, rain or shine.
—sometimes used figuratively for no matter what happensI'll always love you, come rain or (come) shine.
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And the rest of the day was just as fine, rain or shine.
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Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Fans started applying to have the Rejects come play in their neighborhoods, with video footage posted to social media showing hundreds of people lined up, rain or shine, to catch a show.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Right now, getting from Penn to Herald Square means fighting through some of the most congested sidewalks in America, rain or shine.
—Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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Made with a low-cut design and moderate cushioning, these easy to slip-on sneakers are comfy enough to wear from trail to city streets, and the Vibram outsoles promise to provide sturdy traction, rain or shine.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Fans started applying to have the Rejects come play in their neighborhoods, with video footage posted to social media showing hundreds of people lined up, rain or shine, to catch a show.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Right now, getting from Penn to Herald Square means fighting through some of the most congested sidewalks in America, rain or shine.
—Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
Hoka Women’s Anacapa Breeze Aero Low Breathable Trail Running Shoes
Made with a low-cut design and moderate cushioning, these easy to slip-on sneakers are comfy enough to wear from trail to city streets, and the Vibram outsoles promise to provide sturdy traction, rain or shine.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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“Rain or shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20or%20shine. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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