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Meaning of like one o'clock half struck | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

In a state of indecision or hesitancy.

informal

Examples

“He stood for a few seconds like one o'clock half struck, then gave her a stupid grin, gulped awkwardly and walked away, face burning and tears of rage threatening to burst forth at any moment.”

“Johan hesitated like one o'clock half struck, mumbled, and slurred to himself: […]”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

like one owns the place like one's life depended on it like painting the Forth Bridge like peas and carrots like rats from a sinking ship like rats in a sack