Life-Or-Death Meaning
(idiomatic) Of critical importance to the success of a particular endeavor.
Example: Of critical importance to the survival of a living organism.
Good camoflouge is life-of-death for many animals in the wild.
Having death as a possible or even likely outcome; perilous.
Ascending Mount Everest can be life-or-death for an inexperienced climber.
Obtaining financing was a life-or-death matter for the research.
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