It doesn’t matter what the circumstances are or whatever happens; whatsoever the conditions or the weather is; it's most commonly used to say that an event still happen (will not be canceled) even if it rains; See also, "rain or shine"
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- "Come rain or come shine" dates from at least the late 17th century. It was later popularized by a song of the same name, written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer in 1946.
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The old Wagonwheel Flea Market was always open on the weekends come rain or come shine.
Submitted by TriplePurple on April 14, 2024
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