Meaning of the word "the clock is ticking (down)" in English
What does "the clock is ticking (down)" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the clock is ticking (down)
US /ðə klɑk ɪz ˈtɪkɪŋ (daʊn)/
UK /ðə klɑk ɪz ˈtɪkɪŋ (daʊn)/
Idiom
1.
time is running out; there is not much time left to do something
Example:
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We need to make a decision quickly, the clock is ticking.
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With only an hour left before the deadline, the clock was ticking down for the students.
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