in a hurry

Meaning

This expression means to be rushing, running late, or needing to do something very quickly because of a lack of time. It is used to explain why someone is moving fast or cannot stop to talk. The tone is neutral but can imply stress or urgency depending on the context.

Examples

• Sorry, I can't talk right now, I'm in a hurry.

  Sorry, I can't talk right now, I'm in a hurry.

• Why are you in such a hurry to leave?

  Why are you in such a hurry to leave?

• She ate her breakfast in a hurry and ran to the bus stop.

  She ate her breakfast in a hurry and ran to the bus stop.

• Don't make decisions in a hurry; take your time.

  Don't make decisions in a hurry; take your time.

• He was in a hurry, so he forgot his keys.

  He was in a hurry, so he forgot his keys.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am in hurry.

  ✓ I am in a hurry.

  You must include the indefinite article 'a' in this set phrase.

• ✗ She walked quickly because she was with hurry.

  ✓ She walked quickly because she was in a hurry.

  The correct preposition to use with 'hurry' in this context is 'in', not 'with'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I can't stop to chat because I'm ___.

  💡 rushing or running late

  Show answer

  in a hurry

• He packed his bags ___ and left for the airport.

  💡 quickly due to lack of time

  Show answer

  in a hurry