Sekirov Dictionary

sink or swim

verb1

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To succeed through one's own efforts without support, or else fail completely.
- "No matter, we are going, live or die, sink or swim; and I shall expect to meet you, all booted and spurred and fit for the fight, April first," said the unwavering Amanda. — 1872

forms

sank or swam · sunk or swum · sinking or swimming · sinks or swims

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