VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Watch the clock

Meaning:

To keep noticing the clock because you are eager to stop what you are doing.

Examples:

  • You must watch the clock and come back quickly, all right?
  • All it has to do is watch the clock go down.
  • Now have a good time, but be sure to watch the clock.
  • Is it so hard to watch the clock?
  • I don't watch the clock in here, Jack.
  • Do you watch the clock until it's time to take your medication?
  • And watch the clock that ticks for us all.
  • You need someone to watch the clock.
  • But be sure to watch the clock.
  • Wouldn't you better watch the clock?