put the clock forward
To change the time in a time zone to a later time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Remember to put the clock forward tonight for daylight savings.”
“Most people put the clock forward by one hour when spring begins to enjoy more evening sunlight.”
“As the season shifted, the government mandated that citizens put the clock forward to align local schedules with the extended daylight hours.”
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around the clock
Alternative form of around-the-clock.
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backwards and forwards
Thoroughly; completely, comprehensively.
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beat the clock
To perform a task or successfully complete an activity within a time limit.
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bring forward
To call up for consideration.
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carry forward
To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026