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 happens

I'll always love you, come rain or (come) shine.

Examples of rain or shine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is almost always at least one person monitoring hearings at the courthouse, and the tent goes up every morning, rain or shine. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026

They’ll be insulated from the blitz pressure Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph brings, rain or shine. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026

With over 50 local farmers every Sunday, rain or shine, plus small-batch makers offering everything from fresh breads to salsa, as well as other local crafters, there’s always something worth checking out. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026

Greenlaw said the Hartford event is rain or shine and will be held unless conditions are dangerous. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for rain or shine

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine