Moved or did something very quickly, often because you didn't have much time.
From Old French 'ruser' meaning to drive back or put to flight, possibly from Latin 'rufus' meaning red (as in red with anger). The meaning evolved to describe any rapid movement.
When you're rushed, you're literally in flight mode like an animal escaping danger—which is why rushing often makes us anxious; our bodies are actually experiencing a mild panic response!
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