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like one o'clock half struck

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.
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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

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