drop-dead date

noun

1. an absolute deadline that cannot be missed

Example Sentences

Pushed out of mind by a handful of deadline delays, Californians now face another drop-dead date to apply for the Real ID if they plan to travel domestically next year.

From Los Angeles Times

For putting together a ticket, Mr. Davis said, “April 15 is kind of their drop-dead date.”

From New York Times

The deal has a “drop-dead” date of July, until which JetBlue must use its best-faith efforts to close the transaction, including appealing the judge’s ruling.

From New York Times

Republican state Rep. Jamie Callender, sponsor of separate House implementation bill, told the House Finance Committee on Wednesday that DeWine and GOP Senate President Matt Huffman were wrong and that “there is no drop-dead date” for putting Ohio’s legal sales scheme in place.

From Washington Times

Republican state Rep. Jamie Callender, sponsor of separate House implementation bill, told the House Finance Committee on Wednesday that DeWine and GOP Senate President Matt Huffman were wrong and that “there is no drop-dead date” for putting Ohio’s legal sales scheme in place.

From Seattle Times