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Meanings of do-or-die in English

Desperately determined.

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        Usage of do-or-die in English
        1
        A do-or-die confidence motion sweeps away all amendments to legislation before parliament.
        Reuters
        2
        It's really more like a do-or-die type of thing, Melissa told her.
        Hearts of grey
        3
        This fight is, figuratively if not literally, do-or-die for both of them.
        The Guardian
        4
        We were facing Australia in a do-or-die match for the Bledisloe Cup.
        Radio NZ
        5
        An assistant who just decided to come with you on a do-or-die mission?
        End of Watch
        6
        You try to do it during the regular season, but now it's do-or-die.
        Reuters
        7
        They played three more do-or-die games in the bubble to extend their stay.
        The Guardian
        8
        United now face a do-or-die meeting with Benfica for the second season running.
        The Irish Times
        9
        The reason for this is simple enough: its hard-core, nailed-down, do-or-die vote has shrunk.
        The Irish Times
        10
        Looking back, I think it was like a do-or-die situation.
        On Edge
        11
        He came to the plate with a "do-or-die" look on his face.
        The Rover Boys Under Canvas; Or, The Mystery of the Wrecked Subm...
        12
        Her thin anxious face had a do-or-die expression on it.
        Radio NZ
        13
        It means the gun centre will miss the Eels' do-or-die semi-final against South Sydney tonight.
        News.com.au
        14
        Either way, there is no escaping that it is approaching do-or-die time for both clubs.
        The Guardian
        15
        Analysis: This is a match that has a do-or-die aspect to it for both counties.
        The Irish Times
        16
        If it's January, Munster must be in do-or-die mode.
        The Irish Times
        Do-or-die through the time