con la hora pegada al culo — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Latin AmericaSpaincolloquialvulgarinformal
  • Pressed for time or running very late; in a hurry because a deadline or appointed time is imminent.
  • Chronically behind schedule or operating under constant time pressure.

  Examples

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  • Llegué con la hora pegada al culo a la entrevista porque el tráfico estaba terrible.

    I arrived very late to the interview because the traffic was terrible.

  • No puedo quedarme mucho, voy con la hora pegada al culo y tengo otra reunión pronto.

    I can’t stay long; I’m pressed for time and have another meeting soon.

  • Siempre salgo con la hora pegada al culo y termino llegando justo a tiempo o tarde.

    I always leave in a hurry and end up arriving just on time or late.