Watch the clock

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verb phrase

To constantly check the time, typically because you are eager for time to pass.

He was so bored in the meeting that he started to watch the clock.
Visual representation of "watch the clock" - To constantly check the time, typically because you are eager for time to pass.

Often appears as...

  • watch the clock tick
  • watch the clock during

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Impatient Waiting

Used when you want to show that someone is impatiently waiting for something to end.

Illustration for Impatient Waiting
During the long lecture, I couldn't help but watch the clock.
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Negative Implication

Implies a negative feeling towards the current activity or situation.

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Everyone in the room was watching the clock, wishing the seminar would end.
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Disinterest Shown

Shows a lack of interest in what is happening at the moment.

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She watched the clock throughout the dull presentation.
Visual representation of the word "Watch the clock"

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