Meaning
"Come rain or shine"は、どんな天気であっても、何があっても、という意味を持つ英語の表現です。このフレーズは、どんな状況でも変わらずに何かをする意志を強調する際に使われます。例えば、雨が降ろうが晴れようが、約束を守る、計画を実行する、または特定の行動を継続するといった決意を示します。
使用例としては、友人と会う約束をしている場合、「Come rain or shine, I'll be there.」と言うことで、「どんな状況でも必ずそこに行く」という強い意思を伝えることができます。この表現は、英語圏で日常的に使われるだけでなく、歌や映画、文学作品などでもよく見られる表現です。
この表現を覚えておくと、英語でのコミュニケーションにおいて、揺るぎない意志や約束を伝える際に非常に役立ちます。
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!
