check a watch
Frequency: 8.514.1 per million words
To look at your watch to find out the time.
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Examples (10)
- He paused to check his watch before entering the meeting.
- She nervously checked her watch every few minutes while waiting for the train.
- I need to check my watch to see if we're running late.
- He checked his watch and realized he had missed the bus.
- The speaker checked his watch to ensure he stayed within the time limit.
- Please check your watch and tell me what time it is.
- She checked her watch discreetly during the boring lecture.
- After checking his watch, he decided to head home.
- It's a good habit to check your watch before starting a timed exam.
- He checked his watch against the station clock to be sure of the time.