Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-beat-the-clock
idiom
/tə biːt ðə klɒk/
Definition
To complete a task or reach a goal before a predetermined deadline.
Examples
- She was able to beat the clock and submit her project just before the deadline.
- The team worked hard to beat the clock and finish the game before the final whistle.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone is racing against time, trying to finish something quickly before time runs out.
Synonyms
- race against time
- hurry
- finish under pressure
