Biological Clock

B2 16+

Synonyms of biological clock

Collocations of biological clock

ticking clock
Frequency: 70 %

As she approached her 30s, she could hear the ticking clock of her biological clock.

biological rhythm
Frequency: 60 %

Our bodies operate on a biological rhythm that can affect our sleep patterns.

internal clock
Frequency: 50 %

Our internal clock tells us when it's time to wake up and when it's time to sleep.

circadian rhythm
Frequency: 45 %

The circadian rhythm governs our biological processes over a 24-hour cycle.

Idiomatic Expressions for biological clock

  • Phrase: Biological clock is ticking
    Meaning: Indicates the awareness or reminder of one's advancing age and the diminishing window of opportunity for certain life events, particularly related to reproduction.
    Usage: She knows her biological clock is ticking, so she's considering freezing her eggs for future use.