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UKaround-the-clock
/ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə klˈɒk/
/ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə klˈɑːk/around-the-clock
[ADJECTIVE]
What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?
The idiom "around the clock" originated from the concept of measuring time using a clock's circular face. It dates back to the late 19th century, when mechanical clocks became more prevalent and clock faces featured 12-hour or 24-hour markings. This expression is commonly employed in situations that require constant attention, monitoring, or availability.
Examples
1. Since the Covid-19 outbreak, several companies have ramped up production, hiring more employees and moving workers to around the clock shifts.
2. But if we tilted Earth's axis even more, to 90 degrees, the US would get sunlight 24/7, around the clock, for months on end.
3. In 2010, police in England stood guard around the clock to protect the country’s last wild lady’s slipper orchid from thieves.
4. He's got the physical dependence because he needs to take the Xanax around the clock to control his anxiety.
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