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Meaning of 'Come hell or high water'

What does the saying 'Come hell or high water' mean?

Idiom: Come hell or high water

Meaning:

If someone says they'll do something come hell or high water, they mean that nothing will stop them, no matter what happens.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Religion | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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