Idiom: in a rush
Meaning
Idiom: in a rush
- moving around quickly
- trying to do something or go somewhere very quickly
Example sentences
— I was in such a rush I forgot to turn off the iron and had to go back home so I was really late for work this morning.
— I hate living in the city. Everyone is always in a rush here. It's stressful.
— I'm sorry to be in a rush, but could you have the copies made by 3:00 pm this afternoon?
— I hate going out during lunch hour. Everybody is in such a rush to get their food.
— Do you think you could call another cashier? We're in a rush and need to get out of here.
— Whenever you're in a rush you forget something.
— What's the quickest item on the menu for you to prepare? We're in a rush and need to finish the meal within the next 20 minutes.
— Slow down. Eating in a rush like that is going to cause indigestion.
— You can tell that whoever made the sandwiches was in a rush. Half of them are missing mayonnaise and lettuce.
— I wish I could help but I'm in a rush to get home to watch American Idol.
— Why are you in such a rush? The flight doesn’t leave until 9:00 pm.
Synonyms
- in a hurry
- pressed for time
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