"your money or your life" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. A stereotypical threat used by robbers, implying that the victim should value their life more than any valuables they may be carrying. Translations (Translations): la bolsa o la vida (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-your_money_or_your_life-en-phrase-cZnF12Il Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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