against the clock
US /əˈɡɛnst ðə klɑk/
UK /əˈɡɛnst ðə klɑk/
1.
contra o relógio, com pressa
doing something in a great hurry, because there is very little time
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We were working against the clock to finish the project before the deadline.
Estávamos trabalhando contra o relógio para terminar o projeto antes do prazo.
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The rescue team raced against the clock to find the missing hikers.
A equipe de resgate correu contra o relógio para encontrar os caminhantes desaparecidos.