there's no time to lose

no time to lose

A phrase said in situations that require immediate and/or fast action. You need to get to the hospital—there's no time to lose! Speed up, guys, we have no time to lose if we want to make this flight!See also: lose, no, time

there’s no time to ˈlose

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there’s no time to be ˈlost

(saying) you must act quickly: Come on, there’s no time to lose! The plane leaves in half an hour!See also: lose, no, time