Tiempo - Haste

Explora modismos en inglés relacionados con la prisa, incluyendo "conejo blanco" y "vencer al reloj".

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twenty-three skidoo [Frase]

used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: I had to make a twenty-three skidoo when my boss walked in on me taking a nap at my desk .

to [haul] ass [Frase]

to leave a place or move really fast or with haste

Ex: If you want to make it to the sale on time , you better haul ass to the store .

to [move] {one's} [ass] [Frase]

to do something very hurriedly, often used when demanding someone to move or leave quickly

Ex:

white rabbit [Sustantivo]

conejo blanco

Ex:

Siempre que tenía una cita temprano en la mañana, me convertía en un conejo blanco, apresurándome para prepararme.

against the clock [Frase]

as quickly as one possibly can because there is not much time available

Ex:

to [beat] the clock [Frase]

to complete a task or achieve a goal before a deadline or a specific time limit

Ex: By this time tomorrow , we will be trying to beat the clock to finish the preparations .

to [cut] (it|things) close [Frase]

to manage to do something just before the time is over

Ex:

to [get] a move on [Frase]

to do something more quickly in order not to be late

Ex: I have finally gotten a move on with my fitness routine .

to [get] {one's} [ass] (in|into) gear [Frase]

to begin doing something much more quickly

Ex:

to [jump] the gun [Frase]

to do something too earlier than its right time

Ex: Why are you jumping the gun ?

shake a leg [Oración]

said as a way of asking someone to begin doing something or continue doing it faster than before

Ex: Whenever we were running late , she would always tell us to shake a leg and move faster .

the clock [is] ticking (down|) [Oración]

used as a warning to remind one that the time that is left for doing something is about to be over

Ex:

to [get] the lead out [Frase]

to begin hurrying up or moving faster

Ex: He 's getting the lead out and working diligently to meet the production targets .

a race against (time|the clock) [Frase]

used for describing a situation when there is only a little time available and one must hurry up in order to get something done

Ex: They are currently in a race against time to find a cure for the disease .

pedal to the metal [Frase]

used to say that something is done with great speed and determination

Ex: They were driving with the pedal to the metal , trying to catch the last flight out of the airport .

Tiempo
Frequency	Alcance y Duración	Continuity	Tarde o temprano
Rápido o lentamente	El futuro cercano	El momento adecuado	Posponer
Haste	Waiting	Time