all-or-nothing

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All-or-Nothing

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Describes a situation or approach where there are no compromises or middle grounds; it is either completely successful or a total failure.

Usage:

He has an all-or-nothing attitude towards his business - either he makes a huge profit or shuts it down entirely.
The team took an all-or-nothing approach to win the championship, refusing to settle for anything less than first place.

Sense: Refers to a gamble or action in which the entirety of one's resources or efforts are risked.

Usage:

She went all-or-nothing with her investment, putting all her savings into the stock market.
John made an all-or-nothing attempt to pass the test by staying up all night to study.

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