against the clock
What Does “against the clock” mean? Definition: To work or race against the clock means to do something as fast […]
Idioms
clock on
What Does “clock on” mean? Definition: To register one’s arrival at work Example(s) They clocked on as soon as they
clock out
What Does “clock out” mean? Definition: (Also clock off) To register one’s departure from work. Example(s) They clocked out early
watch the clock
What Does “watch the clock” mean? Definition: To keep noticing the clock because you are eager to stop what you
trip the light fantastic
What Does “trip the light fantastic” mean? Definition: To dance. Example(s) We were tripping the light fantastic all night. This
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dime a dozen
What Does “dime a dozen” mean? Definition: Said about anything that is common, inexpensive, and easy to get or available
bitter pill to swallow
What Does “bitter pill to swallow” mean? Definition: If you describe something as a bitter pill to swallow, it is
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act one’s age
What Does “act one’s age” mean? Definition: To be mature and not childish. Example(s) Stop being childish and act your
of age
What Does “of age” mean? Definition: Old enough to be considered an adult. Example(s) He’s of age now, he can
ripe old age
What Does “ripe old age” mean? Definition: Very old age. Example(s) After living to a ripe old age, she died
Get on in Years
What Does “Get on in Years” Mean? Definition: To grow older; to be advanced in age. This idiom is commonly
Food for thought
What Does “Food for thought” mean? Definition: If you give someone food for thought, you provide them with information or