Hell or high water Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈhaɪ/ /ˈwɔtɝ
HEL-er-HYE-WAW-ter
hˈɛl/ /ˈɔː/ /hˈaɪ/ /wˈɔːtɐ
HEL-or-HYE-WAW-tuh
Definição
This expression means you will do something no matter what obstacles or difficulties come your way. It shows strong determination to complete a goal regardless of challenges.
Uso & Nuances
Often used after 'come' as in 'come hell or high water'. It's informal and emphasizes absolute determination or promise. Common in personal vows, promises, and motivational speech. Not literal—never about actual 'hell' or floods.
Spanish: pase lo que pase - cueste lo que cuestePortuguese (BR): custe o que custar - venha o que vierPortuguese (PT): custe o que custar - venha o que vierChinese (Simplified): 无论发生什么 - 不顾一切Chinese (Traditional): 無論發生什麼 - 不顧一切Hindi: किसी भी हाल में - चाहे जो भी होArabic: مهما كان الأمر - مهما حدثBengali: যেকোনো মূল্যেই - যেভাবেই হোকRussian: во что бы то ни стало - несмотря ни на чтоJapanese: 何があっても - どんなことがあってもVietnamese: bằng mọi giá - dù có chuyện gì xảy raKorean: 무슨 일이 있어도 - 어떻게 해서든지Turkish: ne olursa olsun - her şeye rağmenUrdu: ہر حال میں - چاہے کچھ بھی ہوIndonesian: apapun yang terjadi - bagaimanapun juga
Frases de Exemplo
I will finish this project, hell or high water.
basic
She promised to be there, hell or high water.
basic
We will get it done by tomorrow, hell or high water.
basic
Come hell or high water, I’m going to see that concert!
natural
He keeps his promises, hell or high water.
natural
They’re going camping this weekend, hell or high water.
natural