No matter what
Example: No matter what happens, I will always support you.
Definition
"No matter what" is an expression used to emphasize that something will happen or remain true regardless of any circumstances or obstacles. It conveys determination or unconditional commitment, as in the phrase, "No matter what happens, I will always support you."
Translations
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pase lo que pase -
wat er ook gebeurt -
passi el que passi -
quoi qu'il arrive -
egal was passiert
Etymology
The phrase "no matter what" originates from the combination of 'no matter,' meaning 'regardless,' and 'what,' referring to any possible event or condition. Its roots trace back to Middle English, where 'matter' meant 'importance' or 'concern.' Together, they express the idea that the outcome is unaffected by any factors.
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"No matter what" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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