Come what may
Example: Come what may, I will always support my friends.
Definition
"Come what may" is an expression used to indicate determination or commitment regardless of what happens in the future. It means facing any difficulties or challenges that might arise and continuing with a chosen course of action without hesitation.
Etymology
The phrase "come what may" originates from Old English, where "come" means to approach or happen, and "may" expresses possibility. Together, they form an idiomatic expression that has been used since the 16th century to convey steadfastness despite uncertain outcomes.
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"Come what may" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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