run the clock down
To run down the clock.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The team is just trying to run the clock down now.”
“With only a two-point lead, the players decided to run the clock down by keeping possession of the ball.”
“Rather than attempting to score another goal, the captain instructed his teammates to run the clock down and secure their narrow victory.”
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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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break into a run
To start running.
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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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common run
Ordinary persons, things, or events.
Last updated August 10, 2026