Against The Clock
- Against The Clock
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is moderately used among younger generations, often in informal settings, such as in sports or gaming communities, but it's not as commonly used as it was in the past.
- Literal Meaning: Racing against a clock or a timer
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To work under pressure to meet a deadline or complete a task before time runs out
- The team was racing against the clock to finish the project before the deadline.
- The chef was working against the clock to prepare the dishes before the restaurant opened.
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