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The deadline is approaching or expiring; time is running out.
Wenn die Frist vergeht, müssen wir mit Konsequenzen rechnen.
If the deadline passes, we'll have to face consequences.
This phrase is commonly used in formal and professional contexts to emphasize urgency or the need to act before a deadline.
While 'die Frist vergeht' is formal, you might hear 'die Zeit läuft ab' in more casual conversations.
Always use this phrase when referring to official or professional deadlines, not casual time limits.
Derived from the noun 'Frist' (deadline) and the verb 'vergehen' (to pass, elapse).
This phrase is often used in legal, business, or academic contexts to indicate that a deadline is approaching or has passed.