in a time crunch vs on a time crunch

The correct phrase is 'in a time crunch.' It is a common expression used to describe a situation where someone is under pressure due to a lack of time. 'On a time crunch' is not a standard phrase in English.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"in a time crunch"

This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is under pressure due to a lack of time.

Examples:

I'm in a time crunch to finish this project by the end of the day.
We are in a time crunch to catch our flight.
She's in a time crunch to meet the deadline.
They are in a time crunch to prepare for the presentation.
He's in a time crunch to get to the meeting on time.

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in a time crunch
I'm in a time crunch.
Honestly, that's the best way to shop, desperate and in a time crunch.
My guy's in a time crunch on this, so get back to me ASAP.
It's just that I'm in a time crunch.
But we're in a time crunch, and we need someone now.
It doesn't care about the clock, but grandmaster Balagan, in a time crunch, has to rely partly on intuition.
We're in a time crunch, remember?
We're just in such a time crunch with the baby coming.
I'm in L.A. and under a time crunch.
We're under a time crunch now, so I'd like to get started with Ms. Raines immediately.
Look, we really appreciate your insight on this pitch, but we are under a time crunch...
But we're under a bit of a time crunch.
We are in a little bit of a time-crunch.
Actually, we're under a bit of a time crunch.
Huizhou South would be the better choice for travellers on a time crunch because it's the closest proximity to the beach.
They feel the same time crunch.
And you can thank the time crunch of modern life.
Heaven has decreed a timetable and this time crunch is almost upon us.
Anyways, no real time crunch here since we're only seeing the two houses.
But because of the time crunch, we'll need to split up, collect the necessary technology and then meet up back in Culiacan ourselves.

This phrase is not a standard expression in English.

"on a time crunch"

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on a time crunch
Huizhou South would be the better choice for travellers on a time crunch because it's the closest proximity to the beach.
I'm in a time crunch.
I'm in L.A. and under a time crunch.
We're under a time crunch now, so I'd like to get started with Ms. Raines immediately.
We're just in such a time crunch with the baby coming.
Look, we really appreciate your insight on this pitch, but we are under a time crunch...
But we're under a bit of a time crunch.
We are in a little bit of a time-crunch.
Honestly, that's the best way to shop, desperate and in a time crunch.
My guy's in a time crunch on this, so get back to me ASAP.
It's just that I'm in a time crunch.
Actually, we're under a bit of a time crunch.
But we're in a time crunch, and we need someone now.
It doesn't care about the clock, but grandmaster Balagan, in a time crunch, has to rely partly on intuition.
They feel the same time crunch.
And you can thank the time crunch of modern life.
Heaven has decreed a timetable and this time crunch is almost upon us.
Anyways, no real time crunch here since we're only seeing the two houses.
But because of the time crunch, we'll need to split up, collect the necessary technology and then meet up back in Culiacan ourselves.
Look. Under normal circumstances, I'd probably try to warm up to you, be your friend or something, but I'm kind of under a time crunch, and I need your help.

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