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Against the Clock


You use the phrase ‘Against the Clock’ to indicate that you are in a race with
time.

Example of use: “Hurry up! We’re working against the clock here!”

 


Interesting fact about Against the Clock

The origin of the expression ‘against the clock’ is American, and it is believed to come from the mid-20th century, when timed sports gained popularity.