The origin of this idiom is believed to have originated in the early 19th century in England. The phrase was likely derived from the Old English word "merran," meaning to spoil or corrupt, and was used to describe situations where a particular action could either lead to success or failure. The idiom suggests that the outcome is dependent on the success or failure of a particular action or decision.

Definition och betydelse av "make or mar "på engelska

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