I will go to the park whether or not it rains.
whether or not
idiomyou use this to say that something will happen or be true in any case, no matter which of two choices is real.
The team needs to finish the project by Friday, whether or not the manager approves of the new plan.
Whether or not the evidence is entirely conclusive, the committee must reach a final decision before the public hearing begins next month.
Last updated April 22, 2026