EVERY MINUTE COUNTS Definition & Meaning

every minute counts

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, every moment counts . Time is of the essence. For example, Hurry up with those tools—every minute counts , or In performing surgery every moment counts . This idiom uses count in the sense of “to enter into the reckoning” (and hence be important).

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"We're told that every minute counts when it comes to serious fire incidents so what does this mean in terms of threat to life, serious injury and indeed property?" said Jonathan Buckley.

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But Ian Wightman is already out on the water, because over the next 12 hours, every minute counts.

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“Every minute counts. Please evacuate to a safe area immediately,” he said.

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But Ian Whiteman is already out on the water, because over the next 12 hours, every minute counts.

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She said the fire crews worked hard and she is thankful to them for saving her home - but recognises that in a situation like this "every minute counts".

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