“come hell or high water”
"Come hell or high water" is an idiom expressing absolute determination to do something regardless of any obstacles or difficulties — no matter what happens. It emphasizes unwavering commitment and is often used to signal that nothing will stop a person from achieving their goal. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "come hell or high water" in the video clips below.
Hear how "come hell or high water" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: How I Met Your Mother 20 05, The Umbrella Academy, HISTORY, Variety, VICE News and 4 more.
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TV ShowHow I Met Your Mother 20 05
How I Met Your Mother 20 05 — S05E22
“come hell or high water,”
But no matter what, to this day, … we still all get together every yearfor Robots vs. Wrestlers.
Play at 20:35
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TV ShowThe Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy — S01E08
“Come hell or high water.”
Agnes, I promise you, no matter what, I will be back for you. … You have to believe me.
Play at 35:49
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YouTubeHISTORY5.5M views · 2020-07-01
The Lost Gold of WWII: TREASURE DISCOVERED 300 FEET UNDER MOUNTAIN (Season 2) | History
“come hell or high water.”
One way or the other, I
will recover that treasure … Yeah, man.
Play at 10:01
YouTubeVariety545K views · 2024-09-24
Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti & 'The Penguin' Cast Vote on Who's Most Likely To Know Batman Lore
“Come hell or high water, I'd be like,”
even if I was tired, I would
go out on the weekends. … I'm gonna have fun.
Play at 7:35
YouTubeVICE News1.6M views · 2024-12-19
Ex-Pharma Rep Discusses UnitedHealthcare | Shane Smith Has Questions | Vice News
“come hell or high water we're going to”
our motto we are a 20% Growth Company … hit you H hit that number and if you
Play at 1:05:08
YouTubeJordan B Peterson847K views · 2024-05-13
An Alternative Walk of Fame | Brett Cooper | EP 448
“Advantage come hell or high water yeah”
use their children to their own … uh JZ Jennings for example speaks to
Play at 18:37
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO2.2M views · 2025-01-13
Jordan B Peterson: You Need To Listen To Your Wife! We've Built A Lonely & Sexless Society!
“in this you know come hell or high water”
dissolve or are you going to say we're … which is the vow come hell or high and
Play at 53:38
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO7.9M views · 2023-11-06
The Savings Expert: “Do Not Buy A House!” Do THIS Instead! - Morgan Housel
“single month come hell or high water”
same dollar amount of Investments every … doesn't matter what the stock market's
Play at 48:50
YouTubeAli Abdaal900K views · 2021-05-05
How I Organize My Life - The "LAZI" Productivity System
“that whatever happens
come hell or high water”
I just chuck it straight
into Evernote because I know … I think is the phrase,
Play at 8:44
YouTubeChris Williamson176K views · 2024-12-16
15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders - David Senra
“he's like come hell or high water we're”
uh after the failure of the third rocket … going to make this work and I just think
Play at 12:32