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a matter of life and death
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a matter of life and/or death
a serious situation where people could die (not used with the ) The results of the peace negotiations could be a matter of life or death for people in the war zone.
See also: and, death, life, matter
a matter of life and death
something that is very important or serious Don't disturb me unless it's matter of life and death.
See also: and, death, life, matter


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