Of the essence

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Extremely important and necessary.

In emergency situations, time is of the essence.
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Often appears as...

  • time is of the essence
  • speed is of the essence
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Urgent Contexts

Used when there's a tight deadline or something needs to be done quickly.

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To save lives, immediate response is of the essence.
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Not Always Literal

Sometimes it's used figuratively to stress the importance of something, not just time.

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For this recipe, fresh ingredients are of the essence.
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Business Deals

Common in negotiations, where timely decision-making can be critical.

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In the trading world, speed is of the essence.
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