Meaning
An expression used to emphasize that something will happen or be done regardless of any difficulties or obstacles.
Primary Function
Expression of determination or inevitability.
Communicative Purpose
To assert that something will be done or will happen despite obstacles.
Pattern
Come what may
Core Structure
Come what may
Função primária
Expression of determination or inevitability.
Propósito comunicativo
To assert that something will be done or will happen despite obstacles.
Situações de gatilho
Promises, strong intentions, dramatic statements.
Contextos
Speeches, literature, personal vows.
Padrão
Come what may
Estrutura central
Come what may
Slots de substituição
None; fixed phrase
Colocados típicos
- ‘Come what may
- ’ I will…
- ‘Come what may
- ’ we’ll stay together.
Substituições comuns
- 'No matter what happens'
- 'Whatever happens'
- 'Be that as it may' (different – conceding).
Erros comuns
Changing word order: *What may come*; adding “will”: *Come what will may*.
Similar / contraste
'No matter what'; 'Regardless of circumstances'.
Interferências
Used incorrectly for past tense ‘came what may’ (rare).
Família do chunk
- concessive set phrases
Nuance
Romantic, resolute, somewhat old‑fashioned but still used for emphasis.
Efeito pragmático
Declares unwavering commitment; emotionally charged.
Dica de memória
‘Come what may, I will…’
Nota
This phrase is often used in formal or literary contexts to express determination or resolve.
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‘Come what may, our resolve remains unshaken.’
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