English

Noun

race against time ‎(plural races against time)

1. (idiomatic) A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, by a deadline.
   • 2011 Sept. 23, "Eve Muirhead fit for Oslo Cup after wasp sting scare", BBC News:

     Scottish curler Eve Muirhead was left facing a race against time to make the first European Tour event of the season after being stung by a wasp.

Synonyms

• race against the clock

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