Please hurry up because time is money.
time is money
idiomWork quickly
Origin
first recorded 18th c.Coined in this form by Benjamin Franklin in 'Advice to a Young Tradesman' (1748); the sentiment goes back to the Greek orator Antiphon.
The manager told the staff to stop chatting and get back to work because time is money.
In this fast-paced industry, every delay costs us a client, and we must remember that time is money.
Last updated June 7, 2026