How to Pronounce "against the clock"
expression
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
uh-GAYNST thuh KLAHK
ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
uh-GENST thuh KLOK
Definition
If you are doing something 'against the clock', you are trying to finish it as fast as possible because you have little time left.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
British English
ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-GAYNST thuh KLAHK
UK
uh-GENST thuh KLOK
Listen in Context
We're working against the clock to finish the project.
The students worked against the clock to finish their exam.
She raced against the clock to catch her train.
With the deadline so close, we're really against the clock now.