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Meaning of clock-watcher | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A person who is eager for time to pass (e.g., at work or school), especially when faced with an undesirable task.

Examples

“The teacher had a heart-to-heart talk with the student who was a clock-watcher, stressing the importance of putting his mind to his schoolwork.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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