| 单词 | the clock is ticking |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe clock is ticking (also running) P10. the clock is ticking (also running) and variants: time is running out; a deadline is approaching. ΚΠ 1938 Los Angeles Times 6 May ii. 4/7 Have you decided on the flowers? Don't wrinkle up your brow: The clock is ticking off the hours—Get busy—Send them now! 1983 Financial Times (Nexis) 26 Jan. 14 There is a mutual awareness that the clock is running and that the opportunities which seemed to be appearing in the autumn are again receding. 2013 A. Rapoport Grilling Bk. 310 When the clock is ticking and you need to feed a crowd, the simplest, most delicious solution for a starter comes in the form of crostini. < as lemmas |
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