What does this idom mean?

[greash]

Could you help me to understand the meaning of this idom and wether it is mainly used in written or spoken English?


'To work against the clock'

Thank you

[Barb_D]

Yes, it's reasonably standard. It means that you have less time to accomplish a task than you think you will need.

[greash]

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

[I'm With Stupid]

It's used in both, but personally, I've heard it spoken more than I've seen it written. But that's usually when I'm watching football, and a team needs to get a goal quickly.