I finally clocked the tea about why he left.
clock the tea
idiomTo discover the truth about something.
Origin
disputed originFrom clock (“to notice”) + the + tea (“information, gossip”).
She watched their secret meeting and quickly clocked the tea regarding their partnership.
After reviewing the inconsistent financial reports for several hours, the auditor finally clocked the tea behind the company's sudden collapse.
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all the tea in China
Something very valuable or priceless.
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around the clock
Alternative form of around-the-clock.
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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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cup of tea
An activity or domain in which someone is interested or skilled in; one's personal preference.
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face that would stop a clock
A shockingly unattractive face.