“A race against time”

Definition

A situation where one must act quickly before time runs out.

Examples

Examples

“Fixing the site before launch was a race against time.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "A race against time" mean?
"A race against time" means a situation where one must act quickly before time runs out..
How do you use "A race against time" in a sentence?
Example: "Fixing the site before launch was a race against time."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A race against time"?
Гонка со временем. / Իրավիճակ, որտեղ պետք է արագ գործել մինչև ժամանակը սպառվի։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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