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Today, families like the one I grew up in still believe in that American dream. But as President Obama says, it's a make-or-break moment for the middle class. Mitt Romney's plans would make things worse.
Chuck Schumer

Meaning of "make-or-break" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MAKE-OR-BREAK

make-or-break  [ˌmeɪkəˈbreɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAKE-OR-BREAK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Make-Or-Break is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MAKE-OR-BREAK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of make-or-break in the English dictionary

The definition of make-or-break in the dictionary is resulting in either complete success or total failure.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAKE-OR-BREAK


brake
breɪk
break
breɪk
canebrake
ˈkeɪnˌbreɪk
chainbrake
ˌtʃeɪnˈbreɪk
daybreak
ˈdeɪˌbreɪk
drake
dreɪk
firebreak
ˈfaɪəˌbreɪk
handbrake
ˈhændˌbreɪk
heartbreak
ˈhɑːtˌbreɪk
housebreak
ˈhaʊsˌbreɪk
jailbreak
ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪk
mandrake
ˈmændreɪk
mini-break
ˈmɪnɪbreɪk
newsbreak
ˈnjuːzbreɪk
outbreak
ˈaʊtˌbreɪk
overbrake
ˌəʊvəˈbreɪk
rake
reɪk
unbrake
ʌnˈbreɪk
upbreak
ʌpˈbreɪk
windbreak
ˈwɪndˌbreɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAKE-OR-BREAK

make tracks for
make up one´s mind
make up to
make use of
make water
make waves
make whoopee
make with
make-believe
make-ready
make-up
make-up artist
make-up bag
make-up base
make-up case
make-up class
make-up girl
make-up man
make-up men
make-up remover

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAKE-OR-BREAK

career break
city break
coffee break
commercial break
freak
gaolbreak
leg break
lucky break
lunch break
make or break
March break
off break
page break
parbreak
price break
service break
station break
tax break
tea break
tie-break
wordbreak

Synonyms and antonyms of make-or-break in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «make-or-break» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAKE-OR-BREAK

Find out the translation of make-or-break to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of make-or-break from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «make-or-break» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

使或打破
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hacer todo o nada
570 millions of speakers

English

make-or-break
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

करो या तोड़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جعل أو موت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сделать пан или пропал
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

make- or-break
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মেক-বা-ব্রেক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

faire - ou -break
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Make-or-break
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Make- or-break
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メイクまたはブレーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성패
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggawe-utawa-break
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

make- hoặc -break
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தயாரிப்பது அல்லது பிரேக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेक-टू-ब्रेक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

make-or-break
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

make- or-break
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

make- lub -break
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зробити пан або пропав
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

face - sau -break
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

make- or- break
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

maak of breek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

make- or- break
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

make- or-break
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of make-or-break

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAKE-OR-BREAK»

The term «make-or-break» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.562 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAKE-OR-BREAK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «make-or-break» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «make-or-break» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about make-or-break

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2 QUOTES WITH «MAKE-OR-BREAK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word make-or-break.
1
Eskinder Nega
Aggregate aid is to the Ethiopian economy what Obama's fiscal stimulus was to the American economy: minus these injections, both economies would suffer catastrophically. The theatrical blustering of the Ethiopian government notwithstanding, donor countries have a make-or-break power over the Ethiopia's prosperity.
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Chuck Schumer
Today, families like the one I grew up in still believe in that American dream. But as President Obama says, it's a make-or-break moment for the middle class. Mitt Romney's plans would make things worse.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAKE-OR-BREAK»

Discover the use of make-or-break in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to make-or-break and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Make or Break: How Manufacturers Can Leap from Decline to ...
The secrets are in this book, including how to meet such interrelated challenges as: Labor relationships and modernization Material shortages Career development of your workforce Expansion of variety Competition on a global scale Complexity ...
Kaj Grichnik, Conrad Winkler, Jeffrey Rothfeder, 2008
2
Peripheral Vision: Detecting the Weak Signals that Will Make ...
This book, through detailed case studies ranging from LED lighting to low-carb foods to children's dolls, shows how vigilant organisations win
George S. Day, Paul J. H. Schoemaker, 2006
3
Make or Break Your Church in 365 Days: A Daily Guide to ...
The joy of ministry is lost in the terror of being ill equipped for daily tasks. This book leads the way, providing clear plans for the daily tasks of effectively leading a congregation.
Paul D. Borden, 2012
4
Mastering the Merger: Four Critical Decisions That Make or ...
This book offers a distinct contribution to M&A literature in that it purposefully focuses on the due diligence that must be done before a decision to make a deal ever happens.
David Harding, Sam Rovit, 2013
5
Make Or Break Spring
In the spring of 1945, as the war ends in Europe, fifteen-year-old Evelyn learns the truth about her missing father and to accept the unavoidable change to her life.
Janet McNaughton, 1998
6
Fourth Down and Inches: Concussions and Football?s ...
Fourth Down and Inches features exclusive photography and interviews with scientists, players, and the families of athletes who have literally given everything to the game. It's fourth and inches. Can football save itself again?
Carla Killough McClafferty, 2013
7
Market Rebels: How Activists Make or Break Radical Innovations
You will realize how the hands that move markets are the joined hands of market rebels. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.
Hayagreeva Rao, 2008
8
The Power of Reputation: Strengthen the Asset that Will Make ...
The Power of Reputation gives you an action plan for creating the kind of reputation that generates trust and paves the way for lasting success. "This powerful guide is the definitive book on reputation and your career.
Chris Komisarjevsky, 2012
9
Elephant in the Room: How Relationships Make or Break the ...
Once you understand the basics of her lens and tools and work with them, they will grow into a fundamental element of your leadership practice. This is a big claim.
Diana McLain Smith, 2011
10
Make Or Break
"A writer, a musician, an unexpected love...and a killer who wants to destroy it all.
Lori Whitwam, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAKE-OR-BREAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term make-or-break is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Nintendo to go with Android and AMD for make-or-break console …
AMD will design the CPU and graphics co-processor in Nintendo's next games console - and the console will be based on a version of the ... «Computing, Jul 15»
2
Communication skills are a make-or-break requirement for CIOs
Why do CIOs and CEOs have trouble communicating? The trouble lies with changing responsibilities as tech executives move up the ladder, ... «The Enterprisers Project, Jul 15»
3
Week Ahead: It's make-or-break for debt-laden oil group Afren …
Long-suffering investors in Afren will decide the fate of the debt-laden oil group on Friday as its make-or-break refinancing goes to a vote. «The Independent, Jul 15»
4
Labor conference 2015: Bill Shorten is facing his make-or-break
This week's ALP national conference could hardly come at a more critical juncture for the fortunes of the modern Labor Party and the leadership ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»
5
This is a Make-or-Break Year for the Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards aren't necessarily against a contender clock like the Chicago Bulls and their core could be perceived to be, or even ... «Today's Fastbreak, Jul 15»
6
Christian Benteke is Brendan Rodgers' make-or-break Liverpool …
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Christian Benteke of Aston Villa looks on from the bench before the Barclays Premier League ... «Yahoo Canada Sports, Jul 15»
7
Oregon Ducks make-or-break matchups in 2015: The receivers …
If a team wants to succeed in the Pac-12, it must be able to defend the pass. And while the conference might not be as loaded at quarterback as ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
8
Walker begins barnstorm in make-or-break Iowa
Gov. Scott Walker campaigned in Iowa on Friday as part of his presidential campaign he announced Monday. «Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3, Jul 15»
9
Lilly and Biogen prep make-or-break Alzheimer's data amid an …
Biogen ($BIIB) and Eli Lilly ($LLY), two drugmakers making big bets in Alzheimer's disease, are set to present clinical data on a pair of ... «FierceBiotech, Jul 15»
10
Make-or-break road trip for Pirates begins
BRISTOL, Va. – By the time the Bristol Pirates return to DeVault Stadium on July 28, the forecast for the team's chances at securing a spot in the ... «Bristol Herald Courier, Jul 15»

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