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beat the clock

To be used or become operational before a deadline or date of expiration.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'beat the clock':

beat the clockTo perform a task or successfully complete an activity within a time limit.
beat the clockTo remain youthful; to live a long, healthy life.
beat the clockPerform a task quickly or within a fixed time limit.
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