a matter of life and death
a matter of life and death
a matter of life and death — see life, 1
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Main Entry: death
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a matter of life and death
: something that is extremely important and often involves decisions that will determine whether someone lives or dies
Being prepared for severe weather can be a matter of life and death.
— see also life-and-death
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Main Entry: life
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a matter of life and death — see life, 1
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Main Entry: matter
