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sink or swim |
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sink or swim Fig. to fail or succeed. (Alludes to the choices available to someone who has fallen into the water.) After I've studied and learned all I can, I have to take the test and sink or swim. It's too late to help John now. It's sink or swim for him. sink or swim to fail or succeed Newcomers are given no training - they are simply left to sink or swim. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As for the pumpkinheaded loon who accompanies you, let him sink or swim it won't matter greatly which. It's sink or swim for all of us, and I reckon you'll find it to your interest to keep me on top the puddle. "Pretty hospitality, I must say," was her greeting, "letting strangers sink or swim in your front yard. |
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