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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As usual, the market will have more than two dozen vendors and various activities throughout the season, which is set to run in the parking lot of Pilgrim Church on Saturdays – rain or shine – through Oct. 26.
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2024
The event is held rain or shine and includes live music, plein air painters and raffles.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Open rain or shine, the market is dog-friendly, but there are rules at broadrippleindy.org.
SNAP and Fresh Bucks are available to customers with Hoosier Works or SNAP EBT cards.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The market will run year round — rain or shine — except on Christmas Day and during inclement weather.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
Sacramento’s bustling farmer market scene will gain another hub for fresh produce picking, promising its customers year-round availability — rain or shine.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
Over 500 unique volunteers have shown up to help over the years — rain or shine.
—Simrin Singh, CBS News, 4 May 2024
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.
—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
Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2024
The event is held rain or shine and includes live music, plein air painters and raffles.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Open rain or shine, the market is dog-friendly, but there are rules at broadrippleindy.org.
SNAP and Fresh Bucks are available to customers with Hoosier Works or SNAP EBT cards.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The market will run year round — rain or shine — except on Christmas Day and during inclement weather.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
Sacramento’s bustling farmer market scene will gain another hub for fresh produce picking, promising its customers year-round availability — rain or shine.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
Over 500 unique volunteers have shown up to help over the years — rain or shine.
—Simrin Singh, CBS News, 4 May 2024
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.
—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
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“Rain or shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20or%20shine. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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