against the clock

Neutral B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

against the clock

Meaning

Under time pressure, rushing to meet a deadline.

Literal Translation

時計に逆らって

Examples

  • We were working against the clock to finish on time. 私たちは時間に追われながら、期限に間に合わせようとしていた。
  • The rescue team raced against the clock. 救助隊は時間との戦いを繰り広げた。