idiom
time is of the essence
TYM iz uv the ES-ents
taɪm ɪz əv ðə ˈɛsənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
timeisoftheessence
Dictionary meaning
time is the most critical factor; a deadline or schedule must be strictly met; often used in legal contracts to indicate that completing an obligation by a specified date is a material condition
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