Engelse uitdrukkingen voor "Haast"

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met haast, inclusief "witte konijn" en "de klok verslaan".

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twenty-three skidoo [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

to leave a place or move really fast or with haste

Ex: The fire alarm went off , and everyone started hauling ass out of the building .

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

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

Ex: I told him to move his ass , but he took his sweet time .

white rabbit [zelfstandig naamwoord]

witte konijn

Ex:

Wanneer ik een afspraak vroeg in de ochtend had, veranderde ik in een wit konijn, rondrennend om me klaar te maken.

against the clock [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: They raced against the clock and completed the task just in time .

to [beat] the clock [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She will be trying to beat the clock to meet the upcoming deadline .

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

to manage to do something just before the time is over

Ex: I will be cutting things close with the deadline ; I expect to submit the report right before it 's due .

to [get] a move on [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

to begin doing something much more quickly

Ex: Tomorrow , she will have to get her ass in gear to prepare for the big presentation .

to [jump] the gun [Zinsdeel]

to do something too earlier than its right time

Ex: Tomorrow , they will likely jump the gun and announce the results before the official announcement .

shake a leg [Zin]

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|) [Zin]

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 [Zinsdeel]

to begin hurrying up or moving faster

Ex: Tomorrow , we will need to get the lead out and prepare for the upcoming presentation .

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

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: We were in a race against time to catch the last train .

pedal to the metal [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She 's currently got the pedal to the metal , training intensely for the upcoming marathon .

Tijd
Frequency	Omvang en Duur	Continuity	Laat of Vroeg
Snel of Langzaam	De Nabije Toekomst	Het Juiste Moment	Uitstellen
Haste	Waiting	Time