It’s make or break for make or break
It’s been a tough week for make or break, as it’s come under relentless pressure to describe today’s Commons statement by Ruth Kelly:
In a make-or-break statement, Ms Kelly will reveal the results of an “exhaustive� review of cases [...]
As Miss Kelly prepared for her make or break day, Tony Blair’s official spokesman said [...]
Another sex offender working in schools has been revealed as Ruth Kelly, the education secretary, prepares for her make-or-break Commons statement [...]
Ms Kelly is due to make a statement to MPs on the sex offenders’ scandal in what could be a “make or break” moment [...]
She delivers what is being billed as her “make or break” statement on the controversy [...]
Some believe Thursday’s statement is “make or break” for Ms Kelly, who is also facing criticism [...]
Can the phrase survive the onslaught? Only time will tell. But a week is a long time in politics, and really it’s a game of two halves.