come what may
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Come what may, I shall never change my mind.Cho dù chuyện gì có xảy ra đi chăng nữa thì tôi cũng sẽ không thay đổi suy nghĩ của mình.
Tatoeba sentence #36780 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “come what may” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “come what may” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.