"Vogel, friss oder stirb" meaning in German

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Phrase

Audio: De-Vogel, friss oder stirb.ogg
Etymology: Literally, “bird, feed or die” Etymology templates: {{m-g|bird, feed or die}} “bird, feed or die”, {{lit|bird, feed or die}} Literally, “bird, feed or die” Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} Vogel, friss oder stirb
  1. take it or leave it, sink or swim Synonyms: friss, Vogel, oder stirb Derived forms: friss oder stirb
    Sense id: en-Vogel,_friss_oder_stirb-de-phrase-yY2CSGq- Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header

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