around the clock
Alternative form of around-the-clock.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The hospital staff works around the clock to help patients.”
“After the storm damaged the power lines, the repair crews worked around the clock to restore electricity to the city.”
“In the final days before the product launch, the development team worked around the clock, fueled by caffeine and the pressure of an impending deadline.”
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beat the clock
To perform a task or successfully complete an activity within a time limit.
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clean someone's clock
To defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.
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clock in
To be measured at.
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clock is ticking
Time is running out; a deadline is approaching.
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clock the tea
To discover the truth about something.
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face that would stop a clock
A shockingly unattractive face.
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get one's clock cleaned
To be thoroughly defeated.
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milk the clock
To use as much time as one can in order to gain a benefit.
Last updated August 10, 2026