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Against the clock

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Urgency Emphasis

Used to highlight urgency when time is a critical factor in completing a task.

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With the deadline approaching, we were against the clock to finalize the report.
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No Literal Clock

The clock is metaphorical, meaning simply that time is limited, not an actual race against a timepiece.

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She was against the clock to finish her essay by midnight.
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High Pressure

The phrase adds a sense of tension or pressure to the situation.

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The emergency team worked against the clock to save the injured climbers.
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