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time is ticking
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1.
Worldwide
neutral
informal
Time is passing; there is limited time remaining to act.
An expression used to indicate urgency or that a deadline or critical moment is approaching.
2.
Worldwide
neutral
colloquial
sporting
The remaining time in a timed event is counting down, often used in sports or timed contests to indicate the clock is nearing zero.
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