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The Idiom Attic - a collection of hundreds of English idioms, each one explained.
The meaning of "come hell or high water"
"
Come hell or high water
"
Meaning:
Despite any great difficult or obstacle.
Example:
I'm going to get to Cornwall by nightfall, come hell or high water.
Where did it originate?:
USA,
late 19th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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