put back the clock

Examples (10)

• Don't forget we put the clocks back an hour tonight for the end of daylight saving time.
• His outdated policies would put the clock back to a less tolerant era.
• I had to put the kitchen clock back by ten minutes as it was running fast.
• If I could put the clock back, I would do things so differently.
• The new legislation was seen by many as an attempt to put the clock back on women's rights.
• Every autumn, the nation's clocks are put back by one hour.
• Putting the clock back will give us an extra hour of sleep in the morning.
• He wished he could put the clock back just one day to prevent the argument.
• Did you remember to put your alarm clock back?
• We cannot simply put the clock back; we must face the consequences of our actions.