- stop a clock
- Stop a clockA face that could (or would) stop a clock is very ugly indeed.
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stop a clock
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stop the clock — allow extra time by temporarily ceasing to count the time left before a deadline arrives he agreed to stop the clock as negotiations continued * * * ˌstop the ˈclock idiom to stop measuring time in a game or an activity that has a time limit… … Useful english dictionary
face that would stop a clock — noun a) A shockingly unattractive face. He described the thug as a very ugly and wicked looking man, with a face that would stop a clock . b) A shockingly attractive face. We realize that all women are fair only in theory and that if we arranged… … Wiktionary
face that would stop a clock — Someone who has a face that would stop a clock has a shockingly unattractive face. You ll recognize him he s tall and thin, with a face that would stop a clock! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
clock — clock1 W3S2 [klɔk US kla:k] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Middle Dutch; Origin: clocke bell, clock , from Medieval Latin clocca bell , from a Celtic language] 1.) an instrument that shows what time it is, in a room or outside on a building ▪ The clock on … Dictionary of contemporary English
clock — 1 noun (C) 1 an instrument in a room or on a public building that shows what time it is: The clock was ticking on the mantelpiece. | the clock strikes three/half past four etc: The church clock struck midnight. | the clock says... (=the clock… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
clock — I n. 1) to regulate, set; wind a clock 2) to advance a clock; or: to set, turn a clock ahead (by one hour) 3) to set, turn a clock back (by ten minutes) 4) an alarm; cuckoo; electric; grandfather; wall clock 5) a biological clock 6) a clock is… … Combinatory dictionary
clock — clock1 /klok/, n. 1. an instrument for measuring and recording time, esp. by mechanical means, usually with hands or changing numbers to indicate the hour and minute: not designed to be worn or carried about. 2. See time clock. 3. a meter or… … Universalium
Clock management — In American football, clock management is an important aspect of game strategy. The team who holds the lead in the game will want to use as much time as possible, while the team that is trailing will want to conserve time so that there is enough… … Wikipedia
stop — stopless, adj. stoplessness, n. /stop/, v., stopped or (Archaic) stopt; stopping; n. v.t. 1. to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running. 2. to cause to cease; put an end to: to stop noise in the street. 3. to interrupt, arrest, or… … Universalium
stop — [[t]stɒp[/t]] v. stopped, stop•ping, n. 1) to cease from or discontinue: to stop running[/ex] 2) to cause to cease: to stop crime[/ex] 3) to interrupt or check 4) to cut off, intercept, or withhold: to stop supplies[/ex] 5) to restrain or prevent … From formal English to slang
