Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Against the clock
Option 1: Running faster with a clock in hand
Option 2: In a great hurry, as fast as possible
Option 3: Running faster without a clock
Option 4: Race with others to win
Correct Answer: In a great hurry, as fast as possible
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
The idiom against the clock means working with a sense of urgency or time pressure, usually to complete a task within a limited timeframe or before a deadline. It implies a race against time or a situation where time is running out and there is pressure to finish something quickly, which is quite similar to what is given in the second option.
Therefore, the most appropriate meaning is: In a great hurry, as fast as possible.
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