Es eilig haben
Example: Ich habe es eilig, weil der Bus bald kommt.
Definition
"Es eilig haben" means being in a hurry or needing to do something quickly. It describes a situation where someone feels pressured by time, like in the sentence, 'Ich habe es eilig, weil der Bus bald kommt,' indicating urgency to catch the bus.
Etymology
The phrase "es eilig haben" comes from the German word "eilig," which means 'urgent' or 'hasty.' The verb 'haben' means 'to have,' so the phrase literally translates to 'to have urgency.' It reflects the common human experience of needing to act quickly.
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