feeling worried, anxious, or keyed up

pressing and requiring immediate action or attention

to do something quickly or without delay; to lose no time

firmly and with force, especially when holding, grasping, or fastening

inseparably close

to lose no time in doing something; to seize the moment

of no importance or consequence; trivial; making no difference

to accelerate the pace or rate of work to meet a deadline

it does not matter; used to reassure someone

immediately afterwards or shortly following a preceding event or action

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

to follow right behind someone or something physically or in sequence

a policy or state of economic tightening, such as a credit crunch or fiscal contraction

in short supply or deficient in quantity to meet demand

demanding immediate attention or action; (of time) very short or pressing

skintight; close-fitting

to follow or accompany someone or something immediately and closely.

to stick close to or fit tightly against a surface

organized in a way that leaves no wasted time; highly concentrated

to tighten up (e.g. restrictions, controls, or rules)

to hold firmly, not let go

the urgent beating of gongs and drums, traditionally used in Chinese opera to signal a start or a character's entrance

of extreme importance, urgency, or significance to the outcome of a situation

to be situated right next to or adjacent to

strained or nervous in atmosphere, emotion, or mental state

to hold or grasp something firmly with the hand

scarce or hard-pressed, particularly in relation to resources, manpower, or finances

in high demand (of merchandise)

immediately next to or bordering in space

an urgent and important moment; a critical juncture

closely packed or having a solid, compact texture

a metaphorical spell or set of rules used to control someone or inhibit their freedom

to pull something until it is taut or firm

to endure pain, suffering, or hardship with determination; to bite the bullet

to close in on or approach someone in a threatening or forceful manner

experiencing a temporary lack of funds; hard up

short of money or experiencing temporary financial difficulty

to close or fasten something, such as a door, window, or valve, firmly and securely

to secure, fasten, or bind something tightly using a cord, wire, or other binding material.

(a length of) elastic; elastic band

in an intimate or close relationship with someone

to shrink in size or draw together physically

short of money or living on a very tight budget

(of a facial expression or atmosphere) strained, stiff, or tense

financially tight or short of money

the situation is tense