English · Greetings & Phrases
in a hurry
/ɪn ə ˈhʌri/
[/ɪn ə ˈhʌri/]
rushing
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Doing something quickly because there is little time. It describes a state of haste.
Example
Sorry, I can't talk now — I'm in a hurry.
Sorry, I can't talk now — I'm in a hurry.
Etymology
From 'hurry', meaning haste, with 'in a' marking a state.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday explanations for rushing.