In a hurry to do something
phrase
To do something quickly because you have limited time.
He was in a hurry to finish the project before the deadline.

Often appears as...
- in a hurry to finish
- in a hurry to leave
phrase
To do something quickly because you have limited time.
He was in a hurry to finish the project before the deadline.

Often appears as...
- in a hurry to finish
- in a hurry to leave
Definition 1 of 1

Urgency Implied
The phrase suggests a strong sense of urgency and the need to act quickly.

She was in a hurry to catch the train.
Possible Stress
Using 'in a hurry' can imply stress or anxiety over the limited time available.

He seemed in a hurry to avoid the incoming storm.
Not Literal
Sometimes 'in a hurry' is used figuratively to express eagerness, not actual rushing.

I'm in a hurry to see the results, but I can wait.
Urgency Implied
The phrase suggests a strong sense of urgency and the need to act quickly.

She was in a hurry to catch the train.
Possible Stress
Using 'in a hurry' can imply stress or anxiety over the limited time available.

He seemed in a hurry to avoid the incoming storm.
Not Literal
Sometimes 'in a hurry' is used figuratively to express eagerness, not actual rushing.

I'm in a hurry to see the results, but I can wait.
Urgency Implied
The phrase suggests a strong sense of urgency and the need to act quickly.

She was in a hurry to catch the train.
Possible Stress
Using 'in a hurry' can imply stress or anxiety over the limited time available.

He seemed in a hurry to avoid the incoming storm.
Not Literal
Sometimes 'in a hurry' is used figuratively to express eagerness, not actual rushing.

I'm in a hurry to see the results, but I can wait.
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