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No time to lose

🇬🇧 UK //nəʊ taɪm tə luːz// 🇺🇸 US //noʊ taɪm tə luz//

Meaning of No time to lose

A phrase indicating that immediate action is needed without delay.

In simple words: There is no time to waste.

No time to lose in a sentence

• We have **no time to lose** if we want to catch the bus.
• She realized she had **no time to lose** and started packing her bag.
• They had **no time to lose** before the rain started pouring.

How to use No time to lose

Used to express urgency or the need to act quickly. Common in casual conversation but can be used in informal writing.

Grammar pattern

set phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a clock ticking loudly, urging you not to waste a single second.

Related words

Collocations with No time to lose

• act quickly
• make a decision
• take action
• start moving
• be urgent

Synonyms for No time to lose

• no time to waste
• hurry up
• act quickly
• time is short
• rush

Common mistakes with No time to lose

• Mixing up with 'no time to waste' while meaning the same.
• Using it in formal contexts where a more formal phrase is needed.
• Overusing in contexts that do not convey urgency.

Frequently asked questions about No time to lose

What does No time to lose mean?

There is no time to waste.

What is the definition of No time to lose?

A phrase indicating that immediate action is needed without delay.

How do you use No time to lose in a sentence?

We have **no time to lose** if we want to catch the bus.

Can you give another example of No time to lose?

She realized she had **no time to lose** and started packing her bag.

What are synonyms for No time to lose?

Common alternatives include no time to waste, hurry up, act quickly, time is short, rush.

What words go with No time to lose?

It commonly pairs with act quickly, make a decision, take action, start moving, be urgent.

What are common mistakes when using No time to lose?

Mixing up with 'no time to waste' while meaning the same. Using it in formal contexts where a more formal phrase is needed. Overusing in contexts that do not convey urgency.

How do you pronounce No time to lose?

US: //noʊ taɪm tə luz//, UK: //nəʊ taɪm tə luːz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is No time to lose formal or informal?

"No time to lose" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use No time to lose?

Used to express urgency or the need to act quickly. Common in casual conversation but can be used in informal writing.