The company has reached a life-or-death moment; the only option is to fight all-out.
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history
From 《史记·淮阴侯列传》 (Han dynasty): General Han Xin deliberately drew up his troops with a river at their backs, cutting off retreat, so soldiers had to fight to the death. They won against a Zhao force ten times their size.
usage
Implies stakes so high that failure means ruin. Fits final games, critical negotiations, startup pivots. The tone is determined, not reckless.
