Come hell or high water meaning
What does the saying 'Come hell or high water' mean?
Idiom: Come hell or high water
Meaning:
If someone says they'll do something come hell or high water, they mean that nothing will stop them, no matter what happens.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Religion |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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