English / idiom
It's Crunch Time
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A critical period of intense pressure right before a major deadline when decisive effort is demanded.
In context
01
With the annual fashion gala beginning in two hours, it's crunch time for our backstage styling team.
02
The final wardrobe fitting is tomorrow morning, so it's crunch time to complete all the hand embroidery.
Synonyms
the eleventh hour,turning point,decisive moment
Antonyms
period of leisure,breathing room,downtime
Collocations
now it's crunch time,face crunch time,perform when it's crunch time