against the clock

Against the Clock Meaning in Bengali

Part of Speech: Phrase

Pronunciation: [uh-genst thuh klok]

Short Definition of Against the Clock:

The phrase “against the clock” is an idiom that means to be in a race against time or to have limited time to complete a task.

Against the Clock Synonyms:

  • Under time pressure (সময় চাপে)
  • In a hurry (হার্রি করে)
  • Racing against time (সময়ের বিপক্ষে দৌড়)
  • Pressed for time (সময়ের জন্য চাপিয়া)

Antonyms:

  • With ample time (প্রায় সময় থাকার সাথে)
  • Without time pressure (সময় চাপ ছাড়াই)
  • At a leisurely pace (আরামের গতিতে)
  • With no deadline (কোন শেষ সময় নেই)

Origin of Against the Clock:

The origin of the phrase “against the clock” can be traced back to the early 20th century, where it was commonly used in the context of sports, particularly horse racing and track events. The phrase emphasizes the urgency and pressure of completing a task within a specific time limit.

Nearby Words:

  • Against (Preposition)
  • The (Article)
  • Clock (Noun)

Against the Clock in Literature Quotes:

“He worked against the clock to finish the project before the deadline.” (সে প্রকল্পটি শেষ করতে সময়ের জন্য দৌড় করেছিলেন প্রতিযোগিতায়।)

“She raced against the clock to catch the last train.” (সে শেষ ট্রেনটি ধরতে সময়ের বিপক্ষে দৌড় করেছিলেন।)

Meaning in Different Languages:

  • Bengali: সময়ের বিপক্ষে (Samayer bipokshe)
  • Hindi: समय के खिलाफ (Samay ke khilaf)
  • Nepali: समय बिरुद्ध (Samaya biruddha)
  • Urdu: وقت کے خلاف (Waqt ke khilaf)
  • Tamil: நேரத்திற்கு எதிரான (Nērattirkku etirāṉ)
  • Telugu: గడువును ఎదురుచేసే (Gaḍuvunu edurucēsē)
  • Arabic: ضد الساعة (Didd alsaaea)
  • Chinese: 逆时针 (Nì shízhēn)
  • Japanese: 時計に逆らって (Tokei ni sakaratte)
  • Russian: Против часов (Protiv chasov)

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