take it or leave it
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English
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Phrase
[edit]- (idiomatic) Denoting that a situation has to be accepted without change, or rejected outright.
- That's the deal: take it or leave it.
- 2007, Michael C. Donaldson, David Frohnmayer, Negotiating For Dummies, Published by For Dummies, page 169 [1]
- Even when you are making your final offer, presenting the deal as a "take it or leave it" proposition is a mistake.
- (idiomatic) Denoting that one does not care about or is unexcited for something.
- When it comes to eating steak, I could take it or leave it.
Translations
[edit]accept the situation without change
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