Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-a-hurry
idiom
/ɪn ə ˈhɜːri/
Definition
In a state of rushing or wanting to be quick, often due to time constraints.
Examples
- She left the house in a hurry and forgot her keys.
- We need to finish this project; I’m really in a hurry today!
- He always seems to be in a hurry, rushing from one meeting to another.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in a hurry’ means to do something quickly or with urgency, often because of a need to complete a task in a limited amount of time.
Synonyms
- rushed
- hasty
- quick
- speedy
- pressed for time
