or else

1. Regardless of any extenuating circumstances, no matter what, as in Be there on time or else! [Second half of 1800s]

2. Otherwise, in different circumstances, as in Present your case now, or else you won't have a chance . [c. 1300]

Example Sentences

Please pick your one favorite in each category and focus on that, or else we’ll be overwhelmed!

From New York Times

And that she would be going back to work or else there would be consequences?

From BBC

Rather too much time is spent repeating staged close-ups of a left hand sketching in ink or applying paint, or else executing inscrutable mirror-writing on parchment — Leonardo’s secretive signature method — coupled with explanatory voice-over.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the demographics, whoever wins will need to serve their Latino constituents — or else find themselves in trouble politically.

From Los Angeles Times

“Your music has to mirror that, or else what are you doing?”

From Los Angeles Times