What are some idioms related to time and deadlines?

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What are some idioms related to time and deadlines?

There are several idioms related to time and deadlines. Here are a few examples:

1. Beat the clock: To finish or complete something before a deadline.
2. Against the clock: To work or do something urgently, often with limited time available.
3. Time is of the essence: Time is important and should not be wasted.
4. In the nick of time: Just in time, at the last possible moment.
5. Time flies: Time passes quickly.
6. Behind schedule: Not on time, running late.
7. Ahead of schedule: Completing something before the planned time.
8. Time is ticking: Time is running out, there is limited time remaining.
9. Time is money: Time should be used efficiently and productively.
10. On borrowed time: Living or working beyond the expected or allotted time.

These idioms are commonly used to express various aspects of time and deadlines in everyday conversations.