sink or swim time

NOUN

critical mass

Synonyms

WEAK

climax crisis crisis point critical juncture critical point critical stage crossroads crucial moment crunch time decisive moment defining moment do or die time emergency high noon irreversible momentum moment of truth pivotal point point of no return the Rubicon turning point zero hour

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“However it’s sink or swim time in the aviation industry and the move could pay off if easyJet is able to expand its presence into more profitable routes.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2021

Falcao on loan is an interesting one – it’s sink or swim time.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2015

It is sink or swim time for Tesla.

From Forbes • Feb. 9, 2012

It's sink or swim time and Monday's 144 all out in the warm-up against Somerset suggests another difficult year.

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2011

sink or swim time

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