pressed for time

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

I will say that these characters do speak remarkably fast — they can be hard to understand — but they are, after all, almost always pressed for time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2023

In a worst-case scenario where you’re pressed for time, a storage unit is an option.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Repeat after me: I will not squeeze in wallpapering when I'm pressed for time.

From Salon • Jul. 28, 2022

When you feel stressed out or pressed for time, you are more likely to make quick decisions that lead to error.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

I felt relaxed instead of pressed for time.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad