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RAIN OR SHINE,

TAKE A SHINE TO.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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rain or shine

[rain or shine] {adv. phr.} 1. If the weather is stormy or if it is fair. * /The parade will start promptly, rain or shine./ 2. No matter; if your […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take a shine to

[take a shine to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have or show a quick liking for. * /He took a shine to his new teacher the very first day./ Compare: [TAKE […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[shine up to] {v.}, {slang} To try to please; try to make friends with. * /Smedley shines up to all the pretty girls./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[beat down] {v.} 1. To crush or break the spirit of; win over; conquer. * /All their defenses were beaten down by the tanks./ 2. {informal} a. To try to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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