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time is of the essence
TYM iz uv thuh ES-unss
taɪm ɪz əv ðə ˈɛsənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
timeisoftheessence
Dictionary meaning
Speed is critically important in this situation.
Examples
- Time is of the essence—any delay in filing could result in the application being void.
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