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put the clock forward

idiom

To change the time in a time zone to a later time.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    around the clock

    Alternative form of around-the-clock.

  2. 02

    beat the clock

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

  3. 03

    bring forward

    To call up for consideration.

  4. 04

    carry forward

    To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.

  5. 05

    clean someone's clock

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

  6. 06

    clock in

    To be measured at.

  7. 07

    clock is ticking

    Time is running out; a deadline is approaching.

  8. 08

    clock the tea

    To discover the truth about something.

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