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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The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Every year, come rain or shine or strike or global cataclysm, Slow Horses delivers a new season.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
The event will take place rain or shine.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
However, the Fort Worth Zoo says the festivities will happen rain or shine, so bring your umbrellas and rain ponchos.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Every year, come rain or shine or strike or global cataclysm, Slow Horses delivers a new season.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
The event will take place rain or shine.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
However, the Fort Worth Zoo says the festivities will happen rain or shine, so bring your umbrellas and rain ponchos.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Rain or shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20or%20shine. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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