contre vents et marées

French

Etymology

Literally, “against winds and tides”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔ̃.tʁə vɑ̃.z‿e ma.ʁe/

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Adverb

contre vents et marées

1. through thick and thin, against all odds, come hell or high water

   Synonym: envers et contre tout