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to tick away
[phrase form: tick]
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trece, se scurge
(of time, day, etc.) to gradually pass, indicating the continuous progression of moments or events
Exemple
The deadline was quickly approaching, and I could feel the time ticking away, urging me to work faster.
Termenul limită se apropia rapid, și puteam simți timpul trecând, împingându-mă să lucrez mai repede.
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tic-tac, a face tic-tac
(of watches, clocks, etc.) to make a rhythmic short sound as time progresses
Exemple
As I sat in the waiting room, I could hear the clock ticking on the minutes.
Când stăteam în sala de așteptare, puteam auzi ceasul ticăind minutele.
