make or break
See also: make-or-break
English
editVerb
editmake or break (third-person singular simple present makes or breaks, present participle making or breaking, simple past made or broke, past participle made or broken)
- To be a crucial factor in determining the success of something.
- Vince knew that his ability to come up with a catchy hook would make or break his song.
Usage notes
editThe past tense and past participle are seldom used, due to the loss of the rhyme.