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Time is short

Posted by R. Berg on July 26, 2003

In Reply to: Searching for a concise phrase or synonym posted by Bob on July 26, 2003

: : Looking for a tidy word or phrase for the sense of time is short, as in sunseting an item, expiring due to time allowed, or a certification is lapsing.

: : Thanks.

: Down to the short strokes
: Down to the wire
: Tick, tick, tick.
: Don't blink.
: Slip sliding away.
: Closing time.
: "Hurry up, please, it's time."
: The echo of opportunity's knock.
: Circling the drain.
: ... or forever hold your peace.

Time's a-wastin'
It's later than you think
[Something is] moribund
On a short deadline
In a time crunch
Window of opportunity
Life is short
Act now
Don't delay
Last chance
Urgent
On short notice
A rush job
I haven't got all day

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