Against The Clock

Synonyms of against the clock

• under pressure
• racing against time
• against time

Antonyms of against the clock

• leisurely
• with plenty of time
• at a relaxed pace

Collocations of against the clock

race against the clock

Frequency: 80 %

We had to race against the clock to finish the project on time.

work against the clock

Frequency: 70 %

The team had to work against the clock to meet the deadline.

fight against the clock

Frequency: 60 %

She was fighting against the clock to complete her exam before time ran out.

struggle against the clock

Frequency: 50 %

The students were struggling against the clock to finish the test in time.

compete against the clock

Frequency: 45 %

The athletes had to compete against the clock in the time trial event.

Idiomatic Expressions for against the clock

• Phrase: working against the clock
  Meaning: To be under pressure to complete a task within a limited amount of time
  Usage: The team was working against the clock to prepare for the presentation.