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1. a race against time 시간과의 싸움;

   An attempt to do something when there is little time to do.

   Our report is due at 6 AM and with two of my coworkers out sick. It's going to be

   a race against time.

 

2. Keep on a tight leash 구속하다;

   to allow someone very little freedom to do what they want.

   leash [líːʃ] 1)가죽 끈, 사슬, 세 마리 한 조 2)속박, 구속, 무늬 3) 가죽 끈으로 매다

   His new girlfriend keeps him on a tight leash.

 

3. Don't hold your breath. 너무 기대 하지 마;

   If you are told not to hold your breath, it means that you shouldn't have high

   expectations about something.

   Do you think I'll be able to get a raise this year?

   Well, don't hold your breath! Since the reason, no one has been receiving raises.

 

4. Deep pocket. 財力; If someone has deep pockets, they are wealthy.  

   He sure has deep pockets.

 

5. back to back 연이어;

   If somethings happen back to back, they are directly one after another.

   I have to go see doctor and then go straight to school.

   So, you have to rush because you scheduled everything back to back.