No time to lose meaning
What does the saying 'No time to lose' mean?
Idiom: No time to lose
Meaning:
If there's no time to lose, then it's time to get started otherwise it won't be finished on time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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