We must finish this report to beat the clock.
beat the clock
idiomTo perform a task or successfully complete an activity within a time limit.
The students worked quickly to beat the clock before the teacher collected their final exams.
Despite the sudden technical failures, the dedicated crew managed to beat the clock and launch the satellite before the narrow window of opportunity closed.
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around the clock
Alternative form of around-the-clock.
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beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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beat a retreat
To leave hastily in the face of opposition.
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beat around the bush
To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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beat Banaghan
To tell wonderful stories, or something which is amazing and remarkable.
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beat feet
To run.
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beat it
To leave; to go away.