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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While the tour runs rain or shine, trips are canceled in the event of heavy wind, rain, or lightning.
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Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to move in the outdoors—the climb will happen rain or shine.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The weekly market will run Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, through Oct. 26 at 3501 Meadowview Road, the city announced in a news release.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Here’s how to extend the life of your outdoor furniture, rain or shine, according to experts.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to move in the outdoors—the climb will happen rain or shine.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The weekly market will run Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, through Oct. 26 at 3501 Meadowview Road, the city announced in a news release.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Here’s how to extend the life of your outdoor furniture, rain or shine, according to experts.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rain or shine
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“Rain or shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20or%20shine. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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