in a hurry

Frequency: 9.045.7 per million words

Moving or acting quickly because you do not have much time.

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Examples (10)

  • They were in a hurry to set off for their holiday.
  • I'm in a hurry to catch my flight, so I can't stay long.
  • There's no need to be in a hurry; take your time with the report.
  • She always seems to be in a hurry, rushing from one meeting to another.
  • He was in a terrible hurry and forgot his wallet.
  • Don't make decisions in a hurry; always think them through.
  • The children ate their breakfast in a hurry before school.
  • I saw her walking in a great hurry towards the bus stop.
  • Why are you always in such a hurry to finish everything?
  • It's important not to be in a hurry when learning a new skill.