idiom
clock watching
KLOK WOCH-ing
klɒk ˈwɒtʃɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
clockwatching
Dictionary meaning
the act of repeatedly checking the time because one is bored, impatient, or eager for something to end; a sign of disengagement from one's current activity; used by managers as a negative indicator of employee engagement and motivation
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