in a hurry to do something

in a hurry to do something

1. Trying to do something very quickly. We were in a hurry to get the project done before the Christmas vacation.
2. Very eager or impatient to do something. I don't understand why my kids are in such a hurry to be adults—all I want to do is be a kid again! Why are you in such a hurry to see this movie?
See also: hurry, something
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in a ˈhurry to do something

impatient to do something: My daughter is in such a hurry to grow up.
See also: hurry, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • hurry (someone or something) in(to some place)
  • hurry in
  • hurry up and (do something)
  • hurry back to (someone or something)
  • get a hurry on
  • be chafing at the bit
  • be chomping at the bit
  • chafe
  • chafe at the bit
  • chomp at the bit