work against the clock

To try to do something in a very limited amount of time. We'll have to work against the clock to finish our presentation in time for the convention, but I think we'll be able to get it done.

See also: clock, work

See also:

against the clock
against time
a race against time
(the/one's) time runs out
be taken up with (someone or something)
any time means no time
any old time
any time
anytime
(it's) (a)bout time

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