경황없이 + verb; adjective 경황없다
in a rush, frantically, with no time to think
Example
이사 준비로 한 주를 경황없이 보냈어요.
I spent the week in a frantic rush getting ready to move.
Word parts
경 scene+황 situation
경황 'leeway, presence of mind' + 없이: with no room to think.
Good to know
Common apology: 경황이 없어서 연락을 못 드렸어요 'I was so swamped I couldn't get in touch'.
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