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do–or–die
adjective \ˈdü-ər-ˈdī, -ȯr-\
: very determined
—used to describe a situation in which you have to do something or you will fail, lose, etc.
Full Definition of DO-OR-DIE
1
: doggedly determined to reach one's objective : indomitable
2
: presenting as the only alternatives complete success or complete ruin <a do–or–die situation>
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First Known Use of DO-OR-DIE
1873
Related to DO-OR-DIE
- Synonyms
- bent (on or upon), bound, decisive, do-or-die, firm, hell-bent (on or upon), intent, out, purposeful, resolute, resolved, set, single-minded
- Antonyms
- faltering, hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, undetermined, unresolved, vacillating, wavering, weak-kneed
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