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no matter how

idiom
Meaning

you use this to say that something is true or will happen even if a situation is very difficult or extreme.


Examples
SIMPLE

No matter how hard I try, I cannot finish this.

CONTEXTUAL

No matter how busy she gets at work, she always finds time to call her parents every Sunday evening.

COMPLEX

No matter how daunting the obstacles appeared, the team remained committed to their vision, refusing to abandon the project until they achieved their goal.

Last updated April 22, 2026