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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It’s even become his go-to dog walking sneaker, rain or shine.
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Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Many of the silhouettes have been so successful that they’ve been repeated by brands for decades, remaining the perfect choice for any celebration on the horizon, rain or shine.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
While the tour runs rain or shine, trips are canceled in the event of heavy wind, rain, or lightning.
—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
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Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Many of the silhouettes have been so successful that they’ve been repeated by brands for decades, remaining the perfect choice for any celebration on the horizon, rain or shine.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
While the tour runs rain or shine, trips are canceled in the event of heavy wind, rain, or lightning.
—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
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 3 Jun. 2025.
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