Tempo - Haste

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês relacionadas à pressa, incluindo "coelho branco" e "bater o relógio".

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twenty-three skidoo [frase]

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 [frase]

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 [move] {one's} [ass] [frase]

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

Ex:

white rabbit [substantivo]

coelho branco

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

Ele é um verdadeiro coelho branco, sempre correndo para pegar seu trem.

against the clock [frase]

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

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to [beat] the clock [frase]

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 [cut] (it|things) close [frase]

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 [get] a move on [frase]

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 [frase]

to begin doing something much more quickly

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

to [jump] the gun [frase]

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 [Sentença]

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|) [Sentença]

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 [frase]

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 .

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

Tempo
Frequency	Alcance e Duração	Continuity	Tarde ou cedo
Rápido ou devagar	O futuro próximo	O momento certo	Adiando
Haste	Waiting	Time