Deadline English (6 Phrases for When Time Runs Out)

"I am very sorry, I cannot finish, I need more time, I am very sorry." Four sentences, three apologies. Native speakers move a deadline in one sentence. Here is that sentence, and five more. Emma and Leo talk through 6 phrases native speakers actually use, then drill them twice - once in a real conversation, once on their own. Level: B1-B2. THE 6 PHRASES 1. a tight deadline - very little time to do the work 2. be up against it - under serious time pressure right now 3. push something back - move a deadline or meeting to a later date 4. burn the midnight oil - work very late into the night 5. cut it fine - finish with almost no time to spare 6. take the pressure off - reduce the pressure on someone, often by helping CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome 0:10 Today's topic 1:05 When there is not enough time 1:41 Under pressure right now 2:14 Moving the date 3:06 Working late 3:45 Only just making it 4:20 Helping someone else 5:12 Word Tour: all 6 phrases 6:04 Say It Better 6:49 Recap 7:19 Your turn What is the tightest deadline you have ever worked to? Tell us in the comments - we read every one. Subscribe for a new real-life English conversation every week. #LearnEnglish #BusinessEnglish #EnglishPhrases #EnglishConversation