Час - Haste

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми, пов’язані з поспіхом, включаючи "білий кролик" та "випередити годинник".

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twenty-three skidoo [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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] [фраза]

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 [іменник]

білий кролик

Ex:

Кожного разу, коли в мене була ранкова зустріч, я перетворювався на білого кролика, метушачись, щоб підготуватися.

against the clock [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 [речення]

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|) [речення]

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 [фраза]

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) [фраза]

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 [фраза]

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 .

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Frequency	Охоплення та Тривалість	Continuity	Пізно чи рано
Швидко або повільно	Найближче майбутнє	Правильний час	Відкладання
Haste	Waiting	Time