justsayhi 发表于 2019-6-8 16:31:24

英语习语俚语:on the clock

On the clock:To be on the clock is an idiom meaning "working" or "getting paid." It can also refer to the amount of time a taximeter has on the clock or the amount of time left in a sporting match. (开工、结账、)


E.G.1:If I'm in my work uniform, I'm not smiling at anyone until I'm on the clock.
E.G.2:We are on the clock, focuses on our obligations for the current and future leaders charge with the responsibility of educating tomorrow today.
E.G.3:Brady had 2 minutes on the clock and time outs. He could have tied the game. But he's not clutch.
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