RUN DOWN/OUT THE CLOCK - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
run down/out the clock (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To intentionally use up time, usually to finish a game or event with a favorable outcome
Ví dụ:
The basketball team decided to run down the clock and simply hold onto the ball to maintain their lead.
run down/out the clock (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To delay or postpone something until a particular time or date has passed
Ví dụ:
The politicians are just trying to run down the clock until their opponents lose popularity.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "run down/out the clock" means to delay or use up time until a specific deadline or endpoint is reached. This phrase is often used in sports when a team has a lead and wants to avoid taking any risks to protect that lead until the game clock runs out. It can also be used in other situations where one wants to waste time or avoid taking action until a deadline or timeframe has passed. For example, if a student wants to avoid answering a difficult question in an exam, they might try to "run out the clock" by spending extra time reading over the other questions.
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