Idiom:  take it or leave it

A businesswoman is negotiating with a businessman depicting the idiom take it or leave it. Caption: We can also cover all of the closing costs but that's our final offer. Take it or leave it.

Meaning

Idiom:  take it or leave it

  1. Either accept or refuse an offer, without further changes or discussion
  2. To have a neutral feeling about something


Example sentences

Meaning 1:  Either accept or refuse an offer, without further changes or discussion

— That’s my final price—take it or leave it.

— When I asked the landlord to paint the apartment she said it’s for rent as is and we can take it or leave it.

— I'm tired or haggling over the price. $200 is my final offer, take it our leave it.

— We decided not to work with that contractor. Her attitude was take it or leave it and she wasn't willing to work as partners.

— A:  Is that your final offer?  B: Yes, I don't mean to be rude but take it or leave it.

— None of the stores at the mall are going to bargain with you. Take it or leave it or maybe open their store credit card to get a discount.

— We're not willing to make any changes to the house. You can take it or leave it.

— We can offer you $11/hour part-time but no benefits. Take it or leave it.


Meaning 2:  Have a neutral feeling about something

— My wife really wants to live in the suburbs but I could take it or leave it.

— Do you like this restaurant? B: Meh, I can take it or leave it.

— A: Honey, how would you like to go to see a play this evening?  B: Honestly, I'm tired but also bored. I can take it or leave it.

— I wish I could say I'm excited about this job but I could take it or leave it.

— Sharon has become obnoxious. I offered her a cup of tea and she told me she could take it or leave it.


Synonyms

  • go either way
  • one-time offer
  • deal or no deal


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