Collocations With Other Verbs - Time & Clock References

Master English collocations for time and clock references, like "find time" and "turn the clock back".

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to [find] time [phrase]

to make time for a specific activity, task, or purpose within one's schedule

Ex: Parents often struggle to find time for themselves when raising young children .

to [kill] (the|) time [phrase]

to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

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to [turn] the clock back [phrase]

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time

Ex: She turned the clock back in the living room before heading to bed to adjust for the end of daylight saving time .

to [turn] the clock forward [phrase]

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time

Ex: It 's time to turn the clock forward and spring forward for daylight saving time .

to [move] the clock back [phrase]

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, typically by one hour, to account for the end of daylight saving time

Ex: I always move the clock back in my bedroom when daylight saving time ends to enjoy an extra hour of sleep .

to [move] the clock ahead [phrase]

to adjust the time on a clock by advancing it forward, typically by one hour, to accommodate the start of daylight saving time

Ex: Let 's move the clock ahead before we go to bed so we 're not late tomorrow .

Collocations With Other Verbs
Legal & Judicial Actions	Actions, Experiences, & Decisions	Time & Clock References	Emotions, Reactions, & Relationships
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