the clock is ticking (down)
成語所屬單字clock
the clock is ticking (down) — 慣用語
1. Used to say that time is running out before something happens.
1.慣用語
釋義
時間緊迫
Used to say that time is running out before something happens.
例句
The clock is ticking down to the project deadline.
With only minutes left, the clock is ticking.