Time is of the essence

Cultural  

1. Said when something must be done immediately: “The doctors need to operate right now; if they hope to save her, time is of the essence.”

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Example Sentences

Now, time is of the essence for her to find a hubby.

From Los Angeles Times

"Time is of the essence," she said.

From BBC

Time is of the essence when it comes to making these refund-enhancing tax-planning moves, and filing your 2025 tax return, according to Greene-Lewis.

From MarketWatch

“We want State Farm to take care of its customers as soon as possible, because time is of the essence. We want residents to be able to get back in their homes and start the rebuilding process,” said Kuhn, who is leading the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

In urging the First Circuit to preserve McConnell’s ruling, the coalition that sued in Rhode Island said children and families are going hungry and “time is of the essence.”

From The Wall Street Journal