Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-race-against-time
phrase
ə reɪs əˈɡɛɪnst taɪm
Definition
A situation in which someone must hurry to complete a task or overcome a challenge before a deadline or before something negative happens.
Examples
- We had a race against time to finish the project before the deadline.
- During the emergency, it was a race against time to rescue trapped hikers.
Meaning
The phrase is often used to describe a sense of urgency when time is limited, and actions need to be taken swiftly to achieve a goal or avert a crisis.
Synonyms
- hurry
- struggle against the clock
- race to the finish
