sink or swim

The phrase "sink or swim" means to either succeed or fail completely on one's own capabilities or efforts, without any assistance or support. It suggests a situation where there are no other options or choices and one must either figure out a way to succeed or face failure.

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English is confusing! Why do people say "Pardon my French" when they are speaking English? Because of idioms!

An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!

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