against the clock

== English == === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === against the clock (idiomatic) In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed. ==== Usage notes ==== The phrase can also be used adjectivally, but rarely in any form other than "race against the clock". ==== Synonyms ==== against time ==== Derived terms ==== race against the clock ==== Translations ====