“Crunch time”

“For the time being”

For now; temporarily.

“Make hay while the sun shines”

To use a good opportunity while it lasts.

“A matter of time”

Something that will certainly happen eventually.

“Bide your time”

To wait patiently for the right moment.

“Hear it through the grapevine”

To hear news unofficially from other people.

“Grease the wheels”

To make a process easier or faster.

“Meet someone halfway”

To compromise with someone.

“A race against time”

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