How do you pronounce "a matter of life and death"?

"a matter of life and death" is pronounced [/ə ˈmætər əv ˈlaɪf ənd ˈdɛθ/]

a matter of life and death meaning | English expression

NOUN

[/ə ˈmætər əv ˈlaɪf ənd ˈdɛθ/]

a situation that is extremely important or serious, often because someone's life could be at risk

💡 Concept

For the surgeon, this operation is truly a matter of life and death.

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🇺🇸 US/ə ˈmætər əv ˈlaɪf ənd ˈdɛθ/

🇬🇧 UK/ə ˈmætər ɒv ˈlaɪf ənd ˈdɛθ/

breath

wealth

health

a matter of life and death for someone

treat something as a matter of life and death

it's literally a matter of life and death

become a matter of life and death

a matter of life and death situation

😄 Fun example

“My little brother acted like missing the last slice of pizza was a matter of life and death.”

“In the middle of the ocean with a leaking boat, staying calm became a matter of life and death.”

“For the patient, getting the surgery on time was literally a matter of life and death.”

😄 Fun example

“She studied for the exam as if it were a matter of life and death, even though it was just a pop quiz.”