Hledat
do or die
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desperately determined
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to put in great effort and take great risks to succeed or to fail trying
What is the origin of the idiom "do or die" and when to use it?
The idiom "do or die" likely originated from military contexts, particularly in times of war or high-stakes missions, where soldiers faced life-or-death situations and had to make choices with no room for hesitation. It is used to emphasize the high stakes involved and the commitment to achieving a goal under extreme pressure.
Příklad
With the championship on the line, the athlete knew it was do or die in the final race of the season.
