against the clock

Examples (10)

• We've been working against the clock all week to meet the deadline.
• Students were racing against the clock to finish their exams.
• The team will be working against the clock to get the new software ready for launch.
• In the final minute, the team is playing against the clock to score a winning goal.
• Emergency crews worked against the clock to rescue the trapped miners.
• I'm racing against the clock to finish packing before my flight leaves.
• To succeed in this industry, you must be able to perform well when working against the clock.
• She was frantically writing against the clock, hoping to complete her novel by midnight.
• The chefs are now working against the clock to complete their dishes in the final round.
• Finishing the legal paperwork against the clock was a stressful experience.