24-Oct-2007, 23:38
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 Re: What does this idom mean?
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Originally Posted by Barb_D  Yes, it's reasonably standard. It means that you have less time to accomplish a task than you think you will need. | Thank you for your help. I would like to know wether it is mainly used in written or spoken English? please Best wishes |