against the clock

US /əˈɡɛnst ðə klɑk/
UK /əˈɡɛnst ðə klɑk/
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melawan waktu, terburu-buru

doing something in a great hurry, because there is very little time

:
We were working against the clock to finish the project before the deadline.
Kami bekerja melawan waktu untuk menyelesaikan proyek sebelum tenggat waktu.
The rescue team raced against the clock to find the missing hikers.
Tim penyelamat berpacu melawan waktu untuk menemukan para pendaki yang hilang.