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Tijd - Haste

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

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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.
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to haul ass
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: " By the time he moved his ass, it was too late .
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white rabbit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

witte konijn, altijd te laat

witte konijn, altijd te laat

Ex: Whenever I had an early morning appointment, I would turn into a white rabbit, rushing around to get ready.Wanneer ik een afspraak vroeg in de ochtend had, veranderde ik in een **wit konijn**, rondrennend om me klaar te maken.
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as quickly as one possibly can because there is not much time available

Ex: By this time tomorrow , we will be against the clock to finalize the preparations .
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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.
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to cut it close
[Zinsdeel]

to manage to do something just before the time is over

Ex: She cut it close multiple times , but somehow always manages to meet the deadline .
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to do something more quickly in order not to be late

Ex: I have finally gotten a move on with my fitness routine.
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to begin doing something much more quickly

Ex: They were getting their asses in gear when the supervisor walked in.
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to jump the gun
[Zinsdeel]

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

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