Idiom:  a matter of life and death

Meaning 

Idiom:  a matter of life and death / a matter of life or death

  • something that is very serious and important


Example sentences

— Your father is in an important meeting. Is it a matter of life and death or can he call you back in an hour?

— I’m sorry but not having this pair of jeans is not a matter of life and death—you can save up your own money to buy them if they're that important.

— Stop screaming! Fixing you iPhone screen is not a matter of life or death.

— I hate to interrupt your meeting but it's a matter of life and death.

— Please don't disturb me for the next two hours unless it's a matter of life and death.

— You really scared me leaving a message like that! I though it was a matter of life or death.

— Why don't drivers pull over to the side of the road to let ambulances drive past? It's only a matter of life and death!

— You need to come home quickly.  It's a matter of life or death.

— If my grandmother called me then it's definitely a matter of life and death.

— I'm extremely busy right now. Is it a matter of life and death or can you wait an hour?


Synonyms

  • a case of emergency


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