Meaning
"Come rain or shine"는 어떤 상황에서도 변함없이 무언가를 하겠다는 결심이나 약속을 표현하는 영어 관용구입니다.
이 표현은 직역하면 "비가 오든 햇빛이 비추든"이라는 뜻이지만, 실제로는 외부 조건에 상관없이 계획된 일을 하겠다는 의미로 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, 약속한 일을 반드시 지키겠다는 의지를 강조할 때 사용됩니다.
일상 대화에서 "내일 그곳에 갈게. Come rain or shine."라고 말하면, 외부 환경에 관계없이 내일 그곳에 반드시 가겠다는 결심을 표현하는 것입니다.
이처럼 "Come rain or shine"는 약속이나 계획에 대한 강한 의지를 나타내며, 일상적인 상황에서 다양한 방식으로 활용할 수 있습니다.
Example
He always gets the job done, come rain or shine.
I will always love you, come rain or shine.
I love to run in the early hours of the morning, come rain or shine.
The president shook hands with the prime minister who promised increased export between the two countries, come rain or shine.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
