pressed for time
in a hurry, without spare time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I cannot talk now because I am pressed for time.”
“Since we are pressed for time, please keep your presentation short and focus only on the main points.”
“Although he was severely pressed for time, he carefully reviewed the final contract to ensure no critical details were overlooked before the deadline.”
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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borrowed time
A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.
Last updated August 10, 2026