rain or shine

[rain or shine] {adv. phr.}

1. If the weather is stormy or if it is fair.

* /The parade will start promptly, rain or shine./

2. No matter; if your luck is good or bad.

* /Sam knows he can depend on his family, rain or shine./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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