Significado en español

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UK//wɪə r ɒn ðə klɒk//US//wɪr ɑn ðə klɑk//

Significado de We're on the clock

We have a limited amount of time to complete a task.

In simple words: We have a limited time to do something.

We're on the clock en una frase

  • We're on the clock, so we need to hurry and finish this project.
  • Don't forget, we're on the clock; the meeting starts in ten minutes.
  • I hate deadlines because when we're on the clock, I feel so much pressure.
  • The game is about to start; we're on the clock for getting our tickets.
  • With the exam coming up, we're definitely on the clock now.

Cómo usar We're on the clock

Use this expression in casual settings to indicate urgency or time pressure. Avoid in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Picture a big clock ticking down while you rush to finish something.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with We're on the clock

  • on the clock
  • work on the clock
  • pressure of the clock

Synonyms for We're on the clock

  • time's running out
  • on a deadline
  • limited time
  • under pressure

Common mistakes with We're on the clock

  • Using it in formal contexts where seriousness is required.
  • Confusing it with 'time's up' which has a finality tone.

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre We're on the clock

¿Qué significa We're on the clock?

We have a limited time to do something.

¿Qué significa We're on the clock en español?

We have a limited time to do something.

¿Cuál es la definición de We're on the clock?

We have a limited amount of time to complete a task.

¿Cómo se usa We're on the clock en una frase?

We're on the clock, so we need to hurry and finish this project.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de We're on the clock?

Don't forget, we're on the clock; the meeting starts in ten minutes.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de We're on the clock?

Algunas alternativas comunes son time's running out, on a deadline, limited time, under pressure.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a We're on the clock?

Suele combinarse con on the clock, work on the clock, pressure of the clock.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar We're on the clock?

Using it in formal contexts where seriousness is required. Confusing it with 'time's up' which has a finality tone.

¿Cómo se pronuncia We're on the clock?

US: //wɪr ɑn ðə klɑk//, UK: //wɪə r ɒn ðə klɒk//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿We're on the clock es formal o informal?

"We're on the clock" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar We're on the clock?

Use this expression in casual settings to indicate urgency or time pressure. Avoid in formal situations.