a matter of life and death
noun phrase
: something that is extremely important and often involves decisions that will determine whether someone lives or dies
Being prepared for severe weather can be a matter of life and death.
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Nation: On the high seas between Florida and Cuba, US immigration policy a matter of life and death Five months after being rescued, however, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno ordered federal law enforcement officials to seize him.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2023
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2023
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“A matter of life and death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20matter%20of%20life%20and%20death. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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