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now or never, it's

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  1. It must be done now or not at all, as in If you plan to state your case to the boss, it's now or never. This phrase was first recorded in 1560.

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If it’s not now or never, it’s getting close.

From Los Angeles Times

I thought: 'Hey, it's now or never, it's an opportunity that destiny has offered and we have to take advantage of it.'

From BBC

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