against time
The phrase "against time" is commonly used to describe situations where tasks must be completed within a specific time frame or as quickly as possible.
Definition
B2Work
(common)Working with urgency to meet a deadline.
Example
- The team is working against time to finish the project before the end of the month.
B2Competition
(common)Racing to complete a task or achieve a goal in the shortest possible time.
Example
- In the final round, the contestants were running against time to solve the puzzle.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "against time":
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