all-or-nothing


all–or–noth·ing

adj \-ˈnə-thiŋ\

Definition of ALL-OR-NOTHING

2
a : accepting no less than everything <he's an all–or–nothing perfectionist> b : risking everything <an all–or–nothing combat strategy>

First Known Use of ALL-OR-NOTHING

1765

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