take it or leave it
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Earlier this year, Sir Alan accused the government of putting forward a "take it or leave it" offer of compensation amounting to less than half of his claim.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
I told her she had my offer and could take it or leave it.
From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2023
You can take it or leave it, we get paid regardless.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2022
Ahead of that season's World Series between the Dodgers and the New York Yankees, the Series' sponsor, Gillette, offered Barber only $200 per game, take it or leave it.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2022
Be real and realize that the ones who criticize, best recognize that you are you— take it or leave it.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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