Synonyms of make-or-breaknext
: allowing no middle ground between success and failure

Examples of make-or-break in a Sentence

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Monk has played sparingly his first two years and faces a make-or-break summer. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Those could be make-or-break investments for many companies that are likely years away from a product that could see widespread use. ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026 In addition, more than 70 of his own MPs have told him to quit and several ministerial aides have resigned, with Starmer's 'make-or-break' speech yesterday failing to quell the growing rebellion. Katie Foley, CNBC, 12 May 2026 Yes, definitely a make-or-break year for Guyton, in my opinion. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for make-or-break

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of make-or-break was in 1919

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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make-or-break. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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