TODAY'S IDIOM: AGAINST THE CLOCK

"AGAINST THE CLOCK"

Rushed and short on time.

Example: Scientists were working against the clock to collect specimens before the volcano erupted again.

Contra reloj.

• With her term paper due on Monday, she was racing against the clock to finish it / Con su trabajo final para el Lunes, fue una carrera contra el reloj para terminar.

• They were working against the clock to stay on schedule / Ellos estaban trabajando contra reloj en el programa.

Additional examples: 

• The last round will be against the clock.

• The medic, the wounded soldiers and their comrades began a frantic race against the clock.

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