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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Cicadas will be around rain or shine, however, and just as Zylstra saw on May 17, some of the best conditions for topwater fishing are during overcast days.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
In celebration of Earth Day, the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway’s 24th annual River Sweep will take place rain or shine April 20 in Havre de Grace, Conowingo, Perryville, Port Deposit, Charlestown and on Garrett Island.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024
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.
—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
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
In celebration of Earth Day, the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway’s 24th annual River Sweep will take place rain or shine April 20 in Havre de Grace, Conowingo, Perryville, Port Deposit, Charlestown and on Garrett Island.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024
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.
—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
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“Rain or shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20or%20shine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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