To be pressed for time

Meaning

To be short of time; to have too little time.

Examples

• John: I apologize for the rushed meeting.
• Alice: It's alright, I understand. I <b>to be pressed for time</b> as well.
• John: We need to make this decision quickly.
• Alice: Yes, I know we are <b>to be pressed for time</b>, so let's focus on the essentials.