To get back on track
To return to the planned course of action after a setback or deviation
To think outside the box
To think creatively and consider unconventional solutions or approaches
To be short on time
To have insufficient time to complete tasks or meet deadlines
To make the most of something
To use something to its fullest potential
To race against time
To work urgently and quickly in order to achieve the best results
To be on borrowed time
To be operating or existing on a limited or borrowed period before a critical event or outcome
To make every minute count
To use time efficiently and productiively
To kill time
To do something to keep you busy while you're waiting for something else to happen
The eleventh hour
The last possible moment before a deadline or critical event.
To cut corners
To take shortcuts or bypass certain steps in order to save time or effort, often at the expense of quality or completeness.
