now or never

ADVERB

immediately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

directly forthwith instantly promptly rapidly shortly soon urgently

STRONG

now

WEAK

PDQ anon at short notice away double-time hereupon in a New York minute in a flash in a jiffy in nothing flat instantaneously instanter like now on the dot on the double on the spot pronto right now soon afterward straight away straight off summarily thereupon this instant this minute tout de suite unhesitatingly without delay without hesitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

WEAK

eventually never

Example Sentences

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“Straight from Detroit —the new episodes drop Wednesday …was told now or never -so you get them now,” the Instagram post says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

"Something has to be done, now or never," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

Wayne Rooney says this season could be "now or never" for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and he will be "expected" to win silverware.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

However, United's board stressed it was a "now or never" offer.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

“I’m sure. It’s now or never, but I need to know if you’re with me.”

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

now or never

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