time is of the essence
time is of the essence
Time is a key consideration in this situation (often because time is limited or a specific deadline must be met). Has anyone called an ambulance? Time is of the essence with this man's injuries! We have to get these pages to the printer by 8, so work faster, people—time is of the essence!
See also: essence, of, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Time is of the essence.
Timing and meeting all the deadlines are essential and required. (Often seen in contractual agreements.) The final payment is due on the first day of December, by midnight. Time is of the essence.
See also: essence, of, time
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- any time means no time
- against time
- against the clock
- any time
- (it's) time to run
- anytime
- (it's) time to push along
- about time
- (it's) (a)bout time
- (it's) time to hit the road