Appointment Idioms

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• Beat the Clock:

  • Meaning: To finish a task or appointment just before the deadline.

  • Sample sentence: We had to beat the clock to complete the presentation before the client meeting.

• Cutting it Fine:

  • Meaning: Waiting until the last moment to do something, often risking being late.

  • Sample sentence: I'm always cutting it fine when catching the train; I need to leave earlier.

• Hit the Ground Running:

  • Meaning: To start a task or appointment with great energy and enthusiasm.

  • Sample sentence: We need to hit the ground running in the morning to meet the project deadline.

• In the Nick of Time:

  • Meaning: Just in time, at the last possible moment.

  • Sample sentence: The courier arrived in the nick of time with the important documents.

• Jump Through Hoops:

  • Meaning: To go through a lot of difficult or time-consuming steps to accomplish something.

  • Sample sentence: We had to jump through hoops to secure a last-minute appointment with the specialist.

• Last-minute Decision:

  • Meaning: A decision made at the final moment before it is necessary.

  • Sample sentence: The last-minute decision to reschedule the meeting caused some confusion.

• Run Out of Time:

  • Meaning: To have no time left to complete a task or appointment.

  • Sample sentence: I'm afraid we'll run out of time if we don't speed up the discussion during the conference call.

• Time Flies:

  • Meaning: The perception that time passes quickly, especially during an engaging or enjoyable activity.

  • Sample sentence: During our conversation, time flies; I didn't realize it's already been two hours.

• Up Against the Clock:

  • Meaning: Facing a deadline or running out of time to complete a task.

  • Sample sentence: We're up against the clock to finalize the proposal before the end of the day.

• Wait in the Wings:

  • Meaning: To be ready and prepared to take action or assume a role when the time is right.

  • Sample sentence: The understudy is waiting in the wings in case the lead actor cannot make it to the performance.