nut-cutting time

clock is ticking

Time is running out; a deadline is approaching.

race against time

A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, before a deadli…

worth one's while

Beneficial and important enough on which to spend time, effort, or mon…

for the nonce

For the time being, for now, with the expectation that the situation m…

wrap around one's little finger

To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sust…

bank night

An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venu…