Must-win (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a contest, project, scheme, etc., of which a successful or victorious outcome is essential because anything less would negate all preceding efforts: This game is a must-win for the Tigers, who will be out of the pennant race if they lose.Her grades were good enough for any college, but she knew the entrance essay was her must-win.
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  1. (of a contest, project, scheme, etc.) requiring a successful or victorious outcome because anything less would negate all preceding efforts: We’re now in a must-win situation—we either come in with the most attractive bid or we lose the building contract.
Must-win (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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