Idiom: in a hurry
Meaning
Idiom: in a hurry
- rushing or moving around quickly
Example sentences
— I wish we could leave home earlier and not always have to drive to school in a hurry.
— Sorry, I can’t talk now—I’m in a hurry to pack and catch the bus to the airport.
— I hate rush hour. Everyone's in a hurry because they leave home late.
— Excuse me, is there another cashier available? It's lunch hour so we're all in a hurry to get back to the office.
— I was in such a hurry leaving for work, I left my lunch on the kitchen counter.
— I'm sorry I can't talk right now I'm in a hurry to catch the train.
— Kids, go brush your teeth now so you won't be in a hurry to catch the bus for school.
— Since I started waking up a half hour earlier, it's nice to not be in such a rush in the mornings.
Synonyms
- in a rush
- pressed for time
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