Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-or-nothing
adjective
/ɔːl ɔːr ˈnʌθɪŋ/
Definition
A term describing a situation in which there are two extreme options and no middle ground.
Examples
- If you want to win the championship, it’s an all-or-nothing game.
- The project was an all-or-nothing venture; either it succeeded spectacularly or failed miserably.
Meaning
The concept of all-or-nothing implies that one must choose between complete success or total failure, with no possibility for partial achievement.
Synonyms
- binary
- extreme
- no compromise
