crunch time

noun

Meaning

A critical period of time when intense effort is required to complete a task or meet a deadline.

Examples

We always expect a bit of crunch time right before the product launch.
The manager warned us that the final week of the quarter would be crunch time.

Synonyms: deadline, pressure, make-or-break, the eleventh hour

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crunch time

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkrʌntʃ ˌtaɪm/

Definition

A critical period of time when intense effort is required to complete a task or meet a deadline.

Examples

We always expect a bit of crunch time right before the product launch.
The manager warned us that the final week of the quarter would be crunch time.

Synonyms of crunch time

Words with a similar meaning to crunch time:

deadline
pressure
make-or-break
the eleventh hour

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