Clock Watcher

B1 16+

Synonyms of clock watcher

Collocations of clock watcher

clock watcher
Frequency: 80 %

She was known as a notorious clock watcher at work.

clock watcher
Frequency: 70 %

He was always staring at the clock, a true clock watcher.

clock watcher
Frequency: 60 %

Being a clock watcher can make the workday seem longer.

clock watcher
Frequency: 50 %

She was labeled a clock watcher because she was always eager to leave work.

clock watcher
Frequency: 40 %

The boss noticed that the new employee was a clock watcher from day one.

Idiomatic Expressions for clock watcher

  • Phrase: stop being a clock watcher
    Meaning: to stop focusing on the time and instead fully engage in the task or activity
    Usage: You need to stop being a clock watcher and start putting more effort into your work.