Time - Haste

Explore English idioms that relate to haste, including "white rabbit" and "beat the clock".

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twenty-three skidoo [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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] [phrase]

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

Ex: If you want to catch the train , you 'll need to move your ass .

white rabbit [noun]

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

Ex: They were acting like white rabbits , frantically searching for their misplaced keys .

against the clock [phrase]

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

Ex: She will be working against the clock to meet the upcoming deadline .

to [beat] the clock [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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 [phrase]

to do something more quickly in order not to be late

Ex: They were getting a move on when the storm hit , forcing them to seek shelter .

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

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 [phrase]

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 [sentence]

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

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

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 [phrase]

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) [phrase]

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: Tomorrow , they will be in a race against time to complete the rescue mission .

pedal to the metal [phrase]

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 .

Time
Frequency	Span & Duration	Continuity	Late or Early
Fast or Slowly	The Near Future	The Right Time	Putting Off
Haste	Waiting	Time