to watch the clock: to pay close attention to the time, esp. in anticipation of an awaited event or the end of an unpleasant or tedious activity…
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释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > rapidity or speed of action or operation > with rapid action [phrase] > in haste or in a hurry > so as to finish within a certain time (2) to watch the clock?1705 to watch the clock: to pay close attention to the time, esp. in anticipation of an awaited event or the end of an unpleasant or tedious activity… against time1854 against time: in competition with the passage of time; with the aim of finishing a race, one's task, etc., as quickly as possible, or before the… |
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