How to Pronounce "pushed for time"
expression
ˈpʊʃt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtaɪm
PUSHT fer TYM
pˈʊʃt/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
PUSHT faw TYM
Definition
If you are 'pushed for time', you don't have enough time to do everything you want or need to do, often because you are busy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊʃt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
pˈʊʃt/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUSHT fer TYM
UK
PUSHT faw TYM
Listen in Context
Sorry, I'm pushed for time right now.
She couldn't stay because she was pushed for time.
We are pushed for time, so let's keep the meeting short.
I'm really pushed for time—can we chat later?