Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

come hell or high water

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: come hel-l or high- wa-ter
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.

Slang

Example Sentences

"The pioneers were determined to build a community in the wilderness come hell or high water."
"Her crew knew that deep in her heart beat engines fit and able to push her blunt old nose ahead at a sweet fourteen knots, come Hell or high water."

Etymology

In reference to the dangers of hell and stormy seas or floods.

Usage

Slang

Synonyms

come what may rain or shine no matter what no matter what happens whatever may come

Antonyms

Lord willing and the creek don't rise

Questions

What does come hell or high water mean?: Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
Where does come hell or high water come from?: In reference to the dangers of hell and stormy seas or floods.

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