Timp - Haste

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twenty-three skidoo [frază]

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 [frază]

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] [frază]

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

Ex: We were in a rush , so we were constantly telling each other to move our asses .

white rabbit [substantiv]

iepure alb

Ex:

Era un adevărat iepure alb ieri, alergând să ajungă la întâlnire la timp.

against the clock [frază]

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

Ex: They were working against the clock all night to fix the technical issues .

to [beat] the clock [frază]

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 [frază]

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 [frază]

to do something more quickly in order not to be late

Ex: We got a move on and managed to catch the last train .

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

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 [frază]

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 [Propoziție]

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

Ex: Tomorrow morning , we 'll need to shake a leg to catch our flight on time .

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

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 [frază]

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) [frază]

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: During that period , they were in a race against time to save the trapped miners .

pedal to the metal [frază]

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 .

Timp
Frequency	Arie de acoperire și Durată	Continuity	Târziu sau devreme
Repede sau încet	Viitorul apropiat	Momentul potrivit	Amânarea
Haste	Waiting	Time