In a mad rush Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmæd/ /ˈɹəʃ
in-uh-MAD-rush
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /mˈæd/ /ɹˈʌʃ
in-uh-MAD-rush
Definition
Doing something very quickly and hurriedly, often because there is not enough time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used for situations of stress or hurry. Often describes mornings, catching transport, or last-minute preparation. Can sound a bit dramatic; use another phrase for formal contexts.
Spanish: a toda prisa - a las carreras - corriendo desesperadamentePortuguese (BR): às pressas - correndo muitoPortuguese (PT): à pressa - em grande correriaChinese (Simplified): 匆忙地 - 急急忙忙地Chinese (Traditional): 匆忙地 - 急急忙忙地Hindi: बहुत जल्दी में - बेतहाशा भागदौड़ मेंArabic: بسرعة جنونية - على عجل شديدBengali: হিড়িকের মধ্যে - মারাত্মক তাড়াহুড়োর মধ্যেRussian: в дикой спешкеJapanese: 大慌てで - 慌ただしくVietnamese: vội vàng hối hả - cuống cuồngKorean: 완전히 허둥지둥 - 난리 속에서Turkish: çılgın bir telaşlaUrdu: شدید عجلت میں - جنونی جلدبازی میںIndonesian: dengan sangat tergesa-gesa - dalam keadaan panik
Example Sentences
I left the house in a mad rush this morning.
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We finished our homework in a mad rush before class.
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She packed for her trip in a mad rush.
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Sorry, I grabbed the wrong keys because I was in a mad rush.
natural
Everything feels chaotic when you're in a mad rush.
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He made breakfast in a mad rush and forgot his wallet.
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