Work against the clock.
[Idiom] WORK AGAINST THE CLOCK. - Master the Art of Time Management!
Hurry to meet a deadline.
When you're "working against the clock," you're hurrying to complete something within a time limit. This expression highlights the pressure and urgency of trying to meet a deadline, whether for personal goals or professional commitments.
Example Sentences
We were working against the clock to finish the report.
We were working very fast to finish the report on time.
The team was working against the clock to meet the deadline.
The team was working very quickly to meet the deadline.
As the exhibition date approached, the artists were working against the clock to complete their installations.
As the exhibition date neared, the artists were working very quickly to complete their installations.