कोई भी शब्द लिखें!

Matter of life and death Meaning in English

expression

MAT-er-uhv-LYFE-and-DETTH
MAT-uh-ov-LYFE-and-DETTH

परिभाषा

A situation or problem that is extremely important, often meaning someone could live or die depending on what happens.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Used in both literal emergencies and dramatic exaggerations in non-serious situations. Common collocations: 'treat it as a matter of life and death', 'not a matter of life and death.' Often used for emphasis, not just actual danger.

उदाहरण वाक्य

This is a matter of life and death—call the ambulance now!

basic

For her, passing the exam felt like a matter of life and death.

basic

Don't worry, it's not a matter of life and death if we're late.

basic

I told him fixing his phone ASAP wasn't a matter of life and death.

natural

Getting home before curfew felt like a matter of life and death to my teenager.

natural

Is this really a matter of life and death, or can it wait until tomorrow?

natural