Definitions

come hell or high water

ADVERB

absolutely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actually categorically definitely doubtless exactly positively precisely really surely truly unconditionally unquestionably

WEAK

conclusively decidedly decisively easily for sure no ifs ands or buts no strings attached on the button on the money on the nose right on straight out sure as can be sure as hell sure enough the very thing unambiguously

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously questionably uncertain

WEAK

doubtfully

Example Sentences

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One meal he almost always prepares is breakfast, “come hell or high water.”

From Salon

I just know what your policy positions aren't and so therefore, I'm stuck with you come hell or high water.

From BBC

“And by God, we’re going to keep them, come hell or high water.”

From New York Times

He seems set on a path of doing what he believes is right, come hell or high water.

From Salon

"So, it's got to happen. I will make sure it happens come hell or high water. We will find a way. We will."

From BBC