tick away

Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words

used to indicate that time is passing, especially when there is a limited amount of it

tickVERB + ADVERB

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away

Examples (10)

  • The clock ticked relentlessly away on the mantelpiece.
  • With only minutes left, the countdown clock continued to tick away.
  • She watched the years tick away, wishing she had pursued her dreams.
  • The deadline for the project is fast approaching, and time is ticking away.
  • During the long, boring meeting, the hours seemed to tick away at a snail's pace.
  • Every precious moment of our lives is constantly ticking away.
  • As the final seconds ticked away in the game, the tension in the stadium was palpable.
  • You need to make a decision soon, as this golden opportunity is ticking away.
  • He felt the minutes tick away during the crucial job interview.
  • The old grandfather clock in the hall silently continues to tick away, marking the passage of time.