Kill or cure British phrase
Said of something that will lead to either an absolute success or a complete failure
If you don't take action now, we'll be trapped here forever. It's kill or cure!
The doctor has to be extremely cautious as his decision will kill or cure the patient.
Someone or something that tends to be unpredictable
To make an issue or situation less clear and less easy to understand
Used to describe something which is uncertain.
The origin of the expression is very vague. It's dated from the mid-1700s and was used in a half-joking way.
White lie
Ken: Yesterday I lost the watch that my girlfriend presented to me. Should I tell her this thing?
Lily: Certainly Not! Your girlfriend will be angry with you. Children and fools tell the truth.