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Temps - Haste

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

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used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: The party was getting out of hand, so we decided to make a twenty-three skidoo and leave before things got any worse.
to haul ass
[Phrase]

to leave a place or move really fast or with haste

Ex: When the bell rang, the students quickly hauled ass out of the classroom.

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.

someone who is late for getting somewhere and anxiously tries to get there

lapin blanc, toujours en retard

lapin blanc, toujours en retard

Ex: Whenever I had an early morning appointment, I would turn into a white rabbit, rushing around to get ready.Chaque fois que j'avais un rendez-vous tôt le matin, je me transformais en **lapin blanc**, courant partout pour me préparer.

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

Ex: I have been trying to beat the clock to get everything done.

to manage to do something just before the time is over

Ex: She has cut it close multiple times, but somehow always manages to meet the deadline.

to do something more quickly in order not to be late

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

to begin doing something much more quickly

Ex: They were getting their asses in gear when the supervisor walked in.

to do something too earlier than its right time

Ex: They were jumping the gun by assuming the project was a success before it was completed.
shake a leg
[phrase]

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.

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

Ex: The clock will be ticking down, and we must finalize our plans before the deadline.

to begin hurrying up or moving faster

Ex: We were getting the lead out all night, trying to fix the technical issues before the event.

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.

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

Ex: By this time next year, they will still be putting the pedal to the metal to expand their business operations.
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