Now or never

[A]s you tender the welfare of your country, I entreat you not to forget or delay so public-spirited a work. Now or never is the time.

"Come off, now or never," cried Amyas, clutching him by the arm, and dragging him away like a child.

This was the moment when he must put his fortune to the test, to win or lose it all. Now or never must the balloon go up.

It's now or never / Come hold me tight / Kiss me my darling / Be mine tonight / Tomorrow will be too late / It's now or never / My love won't wait

Mamma mia, even if I say / "Bye-bye", leave me now or never / Mamma mia, it's a game we play / Bye-bye doesn't mean forever

There had been a sense of now or never about this semi-final for United. Another elimination would be a fifth last-four reverse under the manager and serious questions would be asked regarding their ability to break the psychological barrier that separates also-rans from winners.