Make or break In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make or break", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Joy Dieu calendar 2021-06-02 10:06

Meaning of Make or break

Make or break binomial

adjective

Used to describe a situation in which its outcome is either successful or unsuccessful, or either positive or negative

Have you ever made a make-or-break decision?

She always knows how to cope with these make-or-break negotiations.

I knew it was a make-or-break decision, but I had no choice.

verb

To cause great success or complete failure

He is the only one of the team who can make or break in this match.

What makes or breaks a small business?

Other phrases about:

come unstuck

1. To fail completely

2. To become separated from something that was stuck to

drop/fall/sink like a stone

To fail completely; to go to the bottom very quickly

 

someone's sun has set

1. One's success has gone down or ended.

2. One has passed away.

Nothing succeeds like success

Initial success leads to further and greater success.

the dizzy heights of sth

A humorous expression of a position which is important or successful.

Grammar and Usage of Make or break

Verb Forms

  • makes or breaks
  • made or broke
  • making or breaking

This phrase is usually hyphenated when being used as an adjective.

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
run against the grain

To do something in an unusual way

Example:

I guess I like to run against the grain in everything I do.

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode