crunch time

Related to crunch time: time frame

crunch time

A critical period of time characterized by a heightened pressure to succeed, usually at or near the end of a given situation or undertaking. Okay, we've got two minutes to tie the game—it's crunch time, guys!

crunch time

A period when pressure to succeed is great, often toward the end of an undertaking. For example, It's crunch time-we only have two more days to finish. This term employs crunch in the sense of "a critical situation or test." [Slang; 1970s]

it’s ˈcrunch time

(informal) it is the moment when something must be decided or done, or a difficulty can no longer be avoided: It’s crunch time for him. Either he makes a move now or gives up any hope of winning power.

See also: crunch, time

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

it's crunch time
when it comes to the crunch
if it comes to the crunch
if/when it comes to the crunch
a forlorn hope
forlorn
forlorn hope
rough sledding
spread oneself too thin
not worth the candle

References in periodicals archive

Cutomers will also get free Crunch Time Flavorites for every purchase of Crunch Time products on the same day.

It's 7-Eleven's Big Day

He warned Theresa May it was "crunch time" after she ruled out calls from Tory rebels for a customs union.

Jeremy Corbyn reveals Labour WILL stay in customs union for "full tariff-free access" to Europe; The Labour leader will make a landmark speech today in Coventry to unveil his party's vision for a "new, strong relationship" with Brussels after Brexit

I never played with any sense of panic, which is so important when it gets to crunch time.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

When it came to crunch time, Komsthoeft put the pressure on Conneely to finish it.

Komsthoeft/Conneely repeat in 40+ doubles

Scotland's best racing guide by a distance KEITH JACKSON ON HOW HIBS NEED TO BEAT HOODOO: P2&3 THE SATURDAY total football every saturday Daily Record Saturday, March 12, 2016 The Punter IN ASSOCIATION WITH Follow Rules at Ayr THE BAWL WINNERSIt's crunch time as Ross County and Hibs go head to head at the National Stadium tomorrow to see if it's Dingwall or Leith that will be singing loudest PAGES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 strength and honour Affaire D'Honneur finishes second on his Kempton debut TRUST WESTERN RULES (4.40) to boost your Festival fighting fund in the Ortus Homes Hurdle at Ayr.

UK PRESS AWARDS 39

Board of Education, it's crunch time at the Legislature and an interview with Paul Carrola of the University of Texas at El Paso.

New in Trib+Edu: Still Working on Race Disparities

THE X FACTOR ITV 8pm It's crunch time as we've reached the semi-finals and the warbling wannabes can almost taste real fame.

3TO SEE; SATURDAY December 6

STEVE BRUCE has told his Hull warriors: It's crunch time.

BRUCE: ALL FOR US TO PLAY FOUR

Summary: Byblos will look to break the crunch time curse when they visit neighboring rivals Amchit Friday in round 17 of the Lebanese league.

Byblos and Amchit set to lock horns in Jbeil derby

This poll addresses one narrow slice of this web: the challenges that families face during the "crunch time" of the work and school week, between 3 pm and the time children go to bed.

A Poll about Children and Weight: Crunch Time during the American Work and School Week--3 P.M. to Bed

IT'S Champions League crunch time for the Premier League's top two this evening - and I think there will be contrasting emotions for the Manchester clubs.

United will progress

Summary: WASHINGTON - Efforts to avoid an unprecedented US default entered crunch time on Friday, with President Barack Obama and top lawmakers engaged in a sometimes chaotic drive to strike a sweeping deficit-reduction deal.

US debt debate enters into critical phase

WalesOnline.co.uk ONLINE Follow the big QPR hearing For all the latest breaking news on the QPR hearing at Wembley, log on to walesonline.co.uk/football throughout the next 48 hours as Cardiff and Swansea await the decision that could open the door to the Premier League NEWS Crunch time in the Magners For all the team news ahead of the final crunch weekend of Magners League action, log on to walesonline.co.uk/rugby throughout the day JOIN IN Chat to Devils' chief online Log on today for a live webchat with Cardiff Devils chief executive Paul Ragan.

CLICK ON

It's crunch time for Martin Johnson as the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand looms large

Hopes for the year are worlds apart.

词组	crunch time
释义	crunch time Related to crunch time: time frame crunch time A critical period of time characterized by a heightened pressure to succeed, usually at or near the end of a given situation or undertaking. Okay, we've got two minutes to tie the game—it's crunch time, guys! See also: crunch, time Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. crunch time A period when pressure to succeed is great, often toward the end of an undertaking. For example, It's crunch time-we only have two more days to finish. This term employs crunch in the sense of "a critical situation or test." [Slang; 1970s] See also: crunch, time The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. it’s ˈcrunch time (informal) it is the moment when something must be decided or done, or a difficulty can no longer be avoided: It’s crunch time for him. Either he makes a move now or gives up any hope of winning power. See also: crunch, time Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: it's crunch time when it comes to the crunch if it comes to the crunch if/when it comes to the crunch a forlorn hope forlorn forlorn hope rough sledding spread oneself too thin not worth the candle References in periodicals archive Cutomers will also get free Crunch Time Flavorites for every purchase of Crunch Time products on the same day. It's 7-Eleven's Big Day He warned Theresa May it was "crunch time" after she ruled out calls from Tory rebels for a customs union. Jeremy Corbyn reveals Labour WILL stay in customs union for "full tariff-free access" to Europe; The Labour leader will make a landmark speech today in Coventry to unveil his party's vision for a "new, strong relationship" with Brussels after Brexit I never played with any sense of panic, which is so important when it gets to crunch time. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING When it came to crunch time, Komsthoeft put the pressure on Conneely to finish it. Komsthoeft/Conneely repeat in 40+ doubles Scotland's best racing guide by a distance KEITH JACKSON ON HOW HIBS NEED TO BEAT HOODOO: P2&3 THE SATURDAY total football every saturday Daily Record Saturday, March 12, 2016 The Punter IN ASSOCIATION WITH Follow Rules at Ayr THE BAWL WINNERSIt's crunch time as Ross County and Hibs go head to head at the National Stadium tomorrow to see if it's Dingwall or Leith that will be singing loudest PAGES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 strength and honour Affaire D'Honneur finishes second on his Kempton debut TRUST WESTERN RULES (4.40) to boost your Festival fighting fund in the Ortus Homes Hurdle at Ayr. UK PRESS AWARDS 39 Board of Education, it's crunch time at the Legislature and an interview with Paul Carrola of the University of Texas at El Paso. New in Trib+Edu: Still Working on Race Disparities THE X FACTOR ITV 8pm It's crunch time as we've reached the semi-finals and the warbling wannabes can almost taste real fame. 3TO SEE; SATURDAY December 6 STEVE BRUCE has told his Hull warriors: It's crunch time. BRUCE: ALL FOR US TO PLAY FOUR Summary: Byblos will look to break the crunch time curse when they visit neighboring rivals Amchit Friday in round 17 of the Lebanese league. Byblos and Amchit set to lock horns in Jbeil derby This poll addresses one narrow slice of this web: the challenges that families face during the "crunch time" of the work and school week, between 3 pm and the time children go to bed. A Poll about Children and Weight: Crunch Time during the American Work and School Week--3 P.M. to Bed IT'S Champions League crunch time for the Premier League's top two this evening - and I think there will be contrasting emotions for the Manchester clubs. United will progress Summary: WASHINGTON - Efforts to avoid an unprecedented US default entered crunch time on Friday, with President Barack Obama and top lawmakers engaged in a sometimes chaotic drive to strike a sweeping deficit-reduction deal. US debt debate enters into critical phase WalesOnline.co.uk ONLINE Follow the big QPR hearing For all the latest breaking news on the QPR hearing at Wembley, log on to walesonline.co.uk/football throughout the next 48 hours as Cardiff and Swansea await the decision that could open the door to the Premier League NEWS Crunch time in the Magners For all the team news ahead of the final crunch weekend of Magners League action, log on to walesonline.co.uk/rugby throughout the day JOIN IN Chat to Devils' chief online Log on today for a live webchat with Cardiff Devils chief executive Paul Ragan. CLICK ON It's crunch time for Martin Johnson as the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand looms large Hopes for the year are worlds apart.
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