do or die
/ˌduː ɔr ˈdaɪ/
adjective
- Describing a situation that requires extreme effort and determination, where failure is not an option.
- It was a do-or-die moment for the climber as he reached the final ledge.
- The company made a do-or-die decision to invest all its money in the new product.
- The team faced a do-or-die match to stay in the tournament.
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