Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
clock (up)
clockclock up
1) register or reach a particular number/amount, notice something/someone
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- clock(ed) up hours/miles
- Analysis
- Social Examples (Basic)
- John had points put onto his license after he was clocked going at nearly twice the speed limit in a residential area.
- As soon as I entered the pub I clocked Paul sitting in the corner with a few of his friends, so I went over to say 'Hi.'
- Professional Examples (Basic)
- The restaurant has been full of tourists and we've been short-staffed, so I've been run off my feet this week. I must have clocked up over 60 hours by now!
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