take it or leave it

Idioms and Phrases

Accept or reject unconditionally, as in I'm asking $1,000 for this computer—take it or leave it . This term, used to indicate one's final offer, was first recorded in 1576.

Example Sentences

US officials have categorised this latest proposal as a "take it or leave it deal", the Washington Post reported.

From BBC

“I wanted to show them exactly who I am — like, ‘Hey, this is me, take it or leave it.’”

From Los Angeles Times

It said union officials were engaged in “unlawful ‘take it or leave it’ bargaining.”

From Seattle Times

Take it or leave it,’” Maribel Ahumada said.

From Los Angeles Times

In the study, four patients receiving deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's disease were immersed in the "take it or leave it" ultimatum game, a scenario where they had to accept or reject varying splits of $20 from both human and computer players.

From Science Daily

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