What does the Phrase ‘Rain or Shine’ Mean?

‘Rain or shine’ means regardless of the circumstances; regardless of the weather.

This phrase is in use since 1905 and refers to the weather.

It is used to emphasize that something or some event will happen no matter if it rains or if it is a sunny day. It will happen regardless of the weather.

Another phrase conveying a similar meaning is “Come hell or high water” which I have discussed in another article.

Let’s see an example —

“I am going to the wedding, come rain or shine!”

It doesn’t matter what the circumstances are, I am going to the wedding.

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