
Against time
Urgency
Used to describe situations with looming deadlines that create a sense of urgency or hurry.
The team is working against time to finish the report by tonight.
Deadline Driven
Commonly associated with projects or tasks that have a fixed end time or date.
She’s writing her thesis against time, as submissions close next week.
High Stakes
Indicates that failing to meet the deadline could have serious consequences.
With the tournament tomorrow, the team’s practice is a race against time.