clock the tea

all the tea in China

Something very valuable or priceless.

around the clock

Alternative form of around-the-clock.

beat the clock

To perform a task or successfully complete an activity within a time limit.

clean someone's clock

To defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.

clock in

To be measured at.

clock is ticking

Time is running out; a deadline is approaching.

cup of tea

An activity or domain in which someone is interested or skilled in; one's personal preference.

face that would stop a clock

A shockingly unattractive face.