tick away
tick
ˈtɪk
tik
a
a
a
way
weɪ
vei
/tˈɪk ɐwˈeɪ/
tick by
tick on
tick past

Définition et signification de « tick away » en anglais

to tick away
[phrase form: tick]
01

s'écouler, défiler

(of time, day, etc.) to gradually pass, indicating the continuous progression of moments or events
Exemples
As the train sped through the countryside, I watched the scenery blur by, feeling the hours ticking away until my destination.
Alors que le train filait à travers la campagne, je regardais le paysage devenir flou, sentant les heures s'écouler jusqu'à ma destination.
02

tic-tac, faire tic-tac

(of watches, clocks, etc.) to make a rhythmic short sound as time progresses
Exemples
In the peaceful silence of the library, I could hear the wall clock ticking away.
Dans le silence paisible de la bibliothèque, je pouvais entendre l'horloge murale avancer.
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