do-or-die
Example Sentences
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Totsuka, 24, crashed on his final run, meaning it was do or die for James in the last run of the competition.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
It was practically do or die for a banged-up team that needed to win at least two of its final five games for a realistic chance at the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
"It's going to be an epic against Italy, it's do or die," former Wales lock Ian Gough told Radio Wales Breakfast.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024
“Once it gets to the knockout stages, you kind of become a different team. It’s just do or die at that point.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023
“Thank you, Queen Warbeak, my friend. Now we must go. A strategy can be worked out on the way to the Abbey. Let’s hurry. There’s no time to lose. It’s do or die now!”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
