Against [one’s] will

Against [one’s] will:

 

Definition:

Reluctantly

Example 1:

 

Ali followed the orders against his will.

Ali followed the orders reluctantly.

Example 2:

 

Mary participated in the contest against her will.

Mary participated in the contest reluctantly.

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Against the clock

Against the clock:

 

Definition:

In a great hurry, swiftly.

Example 1:

I am working against the clock to finish this assignment.

I am working in a great hurry to finish this assignment.

Example 2:

 

Ali is running against the clock to submit his proposal.

Ali is running in a great hurry to submit his proposal.

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Drag [one’s] feet

Drag [one’s] feet:

 

Definition:

Taking longer than necessary to.

Example 1:

 

Ali is dragging his feet to give me my money.

Ali is taking longer than necessary to give me my money.

Example 2:

Ali is dragging his feet to give me my money.

Ali is taking longer than necessary to give me my money.

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