Meaning of the word "against the clock" in English
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against the clock
US /əˈɡɛnst ðə klɑk/
UK /əˈɡɛnst ðə klɑk/
Idiom
1.
doing something in a great hurry, because there is very little time
Example:
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We were working against the clock to finish the project before the deadline.
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The rescue team raced against the clock to find the missing hikers.
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