Rain or shine

Meaning

The idiom "rain or shine" is used to describe a situation or activity that will happen regardless of the weather conditions. It means that something will take place even if it rains, snow, sleets, hails, or shines. The phrase "rain or shine" has become a popular expression to convey an unwavering commitment to an event or task.

Usage

Here are five example sentences using the idiom "rain or shine":

• She made a promise to her friend that they would go for a walk in the park, rain or shine.
• Despite the bad weather, the children went out to play soccer, rain or shine.
• The company's annual meeting will take place on Monday, rain or shine.
• My dad always takes his bike for a ride every morning, rain or shine.
• We decided to have a picnic in the park, rain or shine, and it turned out to be a beautiful day.

Roots and History

The phrase "rain or shine" is believed to have originated from the practice of keeping doors open for customers during rainstorms. In England, merchants would leave their doors open during bad weather so that people could pass through the doorway without getting wet. Today, the idiom has evolved into a popular expression used in everyday language to convey a commitment to an event or task, regardless of the weather conditions.

Synonyms in English

• All or nothing
• Come rain or come shine
• No matter what
• Sure thing
• Whatever the weather

Synonyms in other languages

• French - "Quoi que la météo" (Whatever the weather)
• Spanish - "Por todo tipo de tiempo" (All the time)
• German - "Unter allen Umständen" (Under all circumstances)
• Italian - "Per tutti i tempi" (For all times)
• Portuguese - "Para qualquer tempo" (For any time)

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