fight against time

fight against time
fight against time
Fig. to hurry to meet a deadline or to do something quickly. •

The ambulance sped through the city to reach the accident, fighting against time.

All the students fought against time to complete the test.

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See: RACING TO STAND STILL.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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