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Against the clock

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Urgency EmphasisPlay
Used to highlight urgency when time is a critical factor in completing a task. SlideWith the deadline approaching, we were against the clock to finalize the report.
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No Literal ClockPlay
The clock is metaphorical, meaning simply that time is limited, not an actual race against a timepiece. SlideShe was against the clock to finish her essay by midnight.
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High PressurePlay
The phrase adds a sense of tension or pressure to the situation. SlideThe emergency team worked against the clock to save the injured climbers.