pressed for time

Related to pressed for time: On Borrowed Time

pressed for time

Having a small or limited amount of time available; in a hurry. I'm sorry, I can't chat for long. I need to go pick up the kids, and I'm a bit pressed for time. Don't plan an elaborate meal if you're pressed for time—we can just order a pizza instead.
See also: press, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*pressed for time

 and *pushed for time
Fig. needing time; in a hurry. (*Typically: be ~; become ~; get ~; Seem ~.) If I weren't so pressed for time, I could help you. I can't talk to you. I'm too pushed for time. Can't talk to you now. I'm pressed for time.
See also: press, time
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

pressed for time

In a hurry, as in How long will it take? I'm really pressed for time. This idiom uses press in the sense of "subject to pressure," a usage dating from the late 1600s.
See also: press, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

pressed for time

In a hurry; under time pressure.
See also: press, time
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • be pressed for time
  • be pushed for time
  • away from it all
  • a run on (something)
  • a rush on (something)
  • be at a disadvantage
  • at a disadvantage
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
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