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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Here’s how to extend the life of your outdoor furniture, rain or shine, according to experts.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The Mike’s Bikes Cat’s Hill Bicycle Race is returning for its 49th year in town, rain or shine.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
As part of their efforts, the duo are trained to simply scare the animals off and run five to seven miles daily, rain or shine.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In cyclo-cross, competitors ride rain or shine and shoulder their bikes up Centennial Park's steepest feature before riding off its edge.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The Mike’s Bikes Cat’s Hill Bicycle Race is returning for its 49th year in town, rain or shine.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
As part of their efforts, the duo are trained to simply scare the animals off and run five to seven miles daily, rain or shine.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In cyclo-cross, competitors ride rain or shine and shoulder their bikes up Centennial Park's steepest feature before riding off its edge.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Rain or shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20or%20shine. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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