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clock-watching

/ˈklɒk ˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa la acción de mirar el reloj con insistencia o impaciencia, especialmente mientras se espera el fin de la jornada laboral o un descanso.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈklɒk ˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/

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A noun referring to the act of paying excessive attention to the clock, especially in anticipation of the end of the workday or a break.

  • 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa la acción de mirar el reloj con insistencia o impaciencia, especialmente mientras se espera el fin de la jornada laboral o un descanso.
  1. Excessive attention to time B2 informal

    The act of frequently looking at the clock, especially while working, because one is eager for the workday to end.

    • His constant clock-watching annoyed his manager.
    • Clock-watching is a sign of low job satisfaction.
    • She was accused of clock-watching during the meeting.

    🇪🇸Mirar el reloj constantemente

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