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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Beachside Vendors at Playa Grande The best bites in town are some of the simplest, sold directly on the sand at Playa Grande from a handful of vendors who set up shop rain or shine.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
With the courses literally across the street, Wingspan opted to bring the game to the residents, guaranteeing golfing fun regardless of rain or shine.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Rehearsals go on rain or shine, warm or cold, Wardwell said.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Free parking is available and the event will go on rain or shine, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
With the courses literally across the street, Wingspan opted to bring the game to the residents, guaranteeing golfing fun regardless of rain or shine.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Rehearsals go on rain or shine, warm or cold, Wardwell said.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Free parking is available and the event will go on rain or shine, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 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 Sep. 2025.
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