Expressions anglaises pour "Hâte"

Découvrez des idiomes anglais liés à la hâte, y compris "lapin blanc" et "battre le chrono".

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twenty-three skidoo [Phrase]

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 [Phrase]

to leave a place or move really fast or with haste

Ex: We need to haul ass if we want to catch the last train .

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

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

Ex: " By the time he finally moved his ass , it was too late .

white rabbit [nom]

lapin blanc

Ex: He's such a white rabbit, always rushing to catch his train.

C'est un vrai lapin blanc, toujours pressé d'attraper son train.

against the clock [Phrase]

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

Ex: By this time tomorrow , we will be racing against the clock to finalize the preparations .

to [beat] the clock [Phrase]

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

Ex: We are trying to beat the clock and finish the task before the deadline .

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

to manage to do something just before the time is over

Ex: He is cutting it close with his presentation ; he only has five minutes left to finish .

to [get] a move on [Phrase]

to do something more quickly in order not to be late

Ex: Get a move on or we 'll be late for the movie !

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

to begin doing something much more quickly

Ex: You need to get your ass into gear if you want to meet the deadline .

to [jump] the gun [Phrase]

to do something too earlier than its right time

Ex: Do n't jump the gun and make a decision before considering all the options .

shake a leg [phrase]

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

Ex: Come on , shake a leg , we do n't want to be late for the movie .

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

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

Ex: The clock is ticking down, and we need to submit our project by the end of the day.

to [get] the lead out [Phrase]

to begin hurrying up or moving faster

Ex: Get the lead out and finish that report before the deadline !

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

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: By this time next month , they will be in a race against time to launch the new product .

pedal to the metal [Phrase]

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

Ex: He 's got the pedal to the metal as he works tirelessly to complete the project ahead of schedule .

Temps
Frequency	Portée et Durée	Continuity	Tard ou Tôt
Rapide ou Lentement	Le Futur Proche	Le Bon Moment	Remettre à plus tard
Haste	Waiting	Time