zang1 fan1 dyut6 miu5爭分奪秒争分夺秒
Jyutpingzang1 fan1 dyut6 miu5
Yalejāng fān dyuht míuh
Definition
To race against the clock, making use of every second when time is tight.
colloquialtimework
How it's used
Emphasizes a sense of urgency and high-pressure competition against time. It is frequently used in professional or academic settings where tasks must be completed under strict deadlines. Unlike simple phrases for being busy, this implies a deliberate, active effort to squeeze every second out of the remaining time.
Examples
The deadline is approaching, so everyone needs to race against the clock to finish it.
You still have five minutes, if you want a high score then race against the clock!
Related words
Common phrases
to do something while racing against the clock
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