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Definition |
a refusal to give up under any
circumstances |
Examples |
1) Come hell or high water, he was
determined to finish the marathon and cross the finish line
2) She vowed to stand by her friend's side,
come hell or high water. |
Etymology |
The phrase may have originated from the
experiences of settlers and pioneers in the American West. |
Synonyms |
unwaveringly, determinedly |
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