against the clock meaning in Hindi

against the clock in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrase:
   "As the deadline approached, the team was working _____ to finalize the report."

   Aunder wrapsBaround the cornerCagainst the clockDin high spirits
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) against the clock

   Correct Answer: Option 3 — "against the clock"
   'As the deadline approached, the team was working AGAINST THE CLOCK to finalize the report.' ✓
   'Against the clock' = idiom meaning to work as fast as possible because there is very little time remaining; to work urgently in a race against time. ✓
   The phrase perfectly complements 'as the deadline approached' — both convey urgency caused by limited time. ✓
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 1 'Under wraps' = kept secret; concealed from public knowledge (e.g., 'the project was kept under wraps'). Unrelated to working urgently. ✗
   Option 2 'Around the corner' = very close; about to happen soon (e.g., 'winter is just around the corner'). Describes pr

2. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Against the clock

   AIn a great hurry, as fast as possibleBRace with others to winCRunning faster with a clock in handDRunning faster without a clock
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) In a great hurry, as fast as possible

   Answer: 1 – In a great hurry, as fast as possible
   Solution (Correct Option – 1: In a great hurry, as fast as possible):
   The idiom “against the clock” means to work very quickly because there is a deadline or limited time to complete a task — essentially racing against time.
   Example: They were working against the clock to finish the project before the deadline.
   Against the clock – समय की कमी में बहुत तेजी से काम करना / जल्दी करना
   Why other options are incorrect:
   • Race with others to win – Involves competition with people, not time
   • Running faster with a clock in hand – Literal and incorrect
   • Running faster without a clock – Also literal and unrelated
   So, the correct meaning of “against the

Examples

• “The team worked against the clock to finish the project.”

against the clock – questions

What is the meaning of against the clock in Hindi?

against the clock means “समय की कमी के विरुद्ध जल्दी में काम करना” in Hindi. In English: Done in a hurry to meet a deadline; racing time

What are the synonyms of against the clock?

Synonyms of against the clock: in a rush, under time pressure, racing time.

What is the opposite of against the clock?

Antonyms of against the clock: at leisure, unhurried.

Has against the clock been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – against the clock has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.

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