turn the clock back

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Turn the clock back

Description

"Turn the clock back" is an idiomatic expression that means to revert to a previous time, often implying a desire to return to a past era or undo past events. It can be used both figuratively and literally.

Parts of Speech

Verb phrase

Senses

To revert to a previous time or era.
To undo or reverse past events or actions.
To physically adjust a clock to an earlier time.

Usage

"I wish we could turn the clock back to the carefree days of our childhood."
"After their break-up, he desperately wanted to turn the clock back and fix his mistakes."
"Don't forget to turn the clock back an hour tonight for daylight saving time."

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