always used before a noun
: resulting in either definite success or definite failure
a make-or-break decision
The next year will be a make-or-break time for the company.
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/make-or-break. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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