time is of the essence

== English == === Pronunciation === === Phrase === time is of the essence (set phrase) Time is an essential consideration (in regard to an action or response); haste is necessary. Coordinate terms: time waits for no man; time is ripe; time's up, time is up Near-synonyms: no time to lose, clock is ticking, clock is running, time is ticking, time is short; tick-tock (interjection) (law, in a contract) Failure to complete the required performance by the date certain set forth will constitute an incurable breach. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====