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In reference to the dangers of hell and stormy seas or floods.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
come hell or high water
Today it means: Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise. Full definition →
Today it means: Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise. Full definition →
In reference to the dangers of hell and stormy seas or floods.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.