do-or-die
adjective
ˈdü-ər-ˈdī 
-ȯr-
1
: doggedly determined to reach one's objective : indomitable
2
: presenting as the only alternatives complete success or complete ruin
a do-or-die situation
Examples of do-or-die in a Sentence
a do-or-die entrepreneur who never stopped believing that hard work would inevitably lead to success
Recent Examples on the Web
Beyond sunburn, the RSR is the pathway that sends a do-or-die signal in response to almost any cellular challenge.
—
Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 July 2025
Haliburton was already off to an incredible start to the do-or-die game for the NBA championship, nailing three 3-pointers in the first quarter to give Indiana an early edge.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are meeting in a do-or-die game for a championship on Sunday night.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
The Pacers will throw contrasting vibes in the do-or-die road finale.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for do-or-die
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 July 2025
Haliburton was already off to an incredible start to the do-or-die game for the NBA championship, nailing three 3-pointers in the first quarter to give Indiana an early edge.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are meeting in a do-or-die game for a championship on Sunday night.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
The Pacers will throw contrasting vibes in the do-or-die road finale.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for do-or-die
Cite this Entry
“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-or-die. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share