crunch time

noun
🔊/ˈkrʌntʃ taɪm/
🔊/ˈkrʌntʃ taɪm/
[uncountable] (informal)
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  1. an important moment or busy time when you must make a decision or take action
    • it is crunch time (for somebody/something) It's crunch time for students who want to graduate early.对于想早毕业的学生来说,这是关键时刻。
    • at crunch time The team relies on you to deliver at crunch time.团队依赖您在关键时刻交付。
    • in crunch time Having an elite quarterback who can win you the game in crunch time is essential.拥有一支能够在关键时刻赢得比赛的精英四分卫至关重要。