a matter of life and death

US /ə ˈmætər əv laɪf ənd dɛθ/
UK /ə ˈmætər əv laɪf ənd dɛθ/
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soal hidup dan mati, amat penting

a situation that is extremely important and serious, often involving danger or survival

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Getting this medicine to the patient is a matter of life and death.
Mendapatkan ubat ini kepada pesakit adalah soal hidup dan mati.
For the trapped miners, every minute was a matter of life and death.
Bagi pelombong yang terperangkap, setiap minit adalah soal hidup dan mati.