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.
Examples of rain or shine in a Sentence
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Good thing the cleanup, held rain or shine, is a popular event: Tricia Wehrle with her team at Parks and Rec usually coordinate more than 1,000 volunteers for the big day, from Scouting troops to neighbors of the city’s parks.
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2024
Weather: There’s a chance of rain during game time but the match will be played rain or shine.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Best Shopping Riverside Arts Market A 10-lane stretch near I-95 Monday through Friday, this space under the Fuller Warren Bridge comes alive every Saturday as the Riverside Arts Market, rain or shine.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
For instance, one of my friends goes to the gym every morning and uses the in-house child care, rain or shine.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
Indoor activities will take place rain or shine in the Union Ballroom.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
Ok, catching a home run ball is not a guarantee, but rain or shine, baseball fans can watch the Marlins play in a nice climatized environment, thanks to the stadium's air conditioning and retractable roof.
—Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2024
While pure talent plays its role in every facet of business, a commitment to putting in the hours rain or shine is what filters winners from the rest.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The sight is the same, through rain or shine, dependable as death and taxes.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024
Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2024
Weather: There’s a chance of rain during game time but the match will be played rain or shine.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Best Shopping Riverside Arts Market A 10-lane stretch near I-95 Monday through Friday, this space under the Fuller Warren Bridge comes alive every Saturday as the Riverside Arts Market, rain or shine.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
For instance, one of my friends goes to the gym every morning and uses the in-house child care, rain or shine.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
Indoor activities will take place rain or shine in the Union Ballroom.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
Ok, catching a home run ball is not a guarantee, but rain or shine, baseball fans can watch the Marlins play in a nice climatized environment, thanks to the stadium's air conditioning and retractable roof.
—Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2024
While pure talent plays its role in every facet of business, a commitment to putting in the hours rain or shine is what filters winners from the rest.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The sight is the same, through rain or shine, dependable as death and taxes.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Rain or shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20or%20shine. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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