now or never now or never {adv. phr.} Exclusively at the present time. Mike said, "Now that Paul has resigned, there is a perfect place for you. It is now or never!" Categories: add yours time {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: N Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry