work against the clock (trabajar contra el reloj)

Phrasal-verb Work

Meaning

to try to finish something before a deadline

intentar terminar algo antes de un plazo (intentar terminar algo antes de un plazo)

"We’re working against the clock to submit the proposal today."

"estamos trabajando contra el reloj para entregar la propuesta hoy." (estamos **trabajando contra el reloj** para entregar la propuesta hoy.)

to concentrate on your inner thoughts and emotions

to not express emotions; to suppress feelings

to realize the truth about someone or something

to find the exact location or status of an order

to reach an agreement after discussion or struggle

to plan or expect something to happen