clock-watcher

One who often checks the time during an activity or event, as due to boredom and/or a desire to leave. He's a total clock-watcher, so I doubt that he likes his job.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

clock-watcher

someone -- a worker or a student -- who is always looking at the clock, anticipating when something will be over. There are four clock-watchers in our office. People who don't like their jobs can turn into clockwatchers.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

clock watcher

n. someone—a worker or a student—who is always looking at the clock. People who don’t like their jobs can turn into clock watchers.

See also: clock, watcher

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

clock watcher
watcher
be out of (one's) mind with (something)
be/go out of your mind
boredom
set the/(one's) clock(s) forward
put the/(one's) clock(s) forward
move the/(one's) clock(s) forward
turn the/(one's) clock(s) forward
punch the clock

References in periodicals archive

Working long hours might impress the boss, but clock-watchers are likely to have the last laugh, a study shows, as they are at less risk of a potentially fatal stroke .

Stroke risk of long hours

Her workouts have had the clock-watchers rubbing their eyes in disbelief and I would much rather back her than either of the Irish superstars who have been on the go all season.

Barrakilla begging to be backed at 11-2

Not likely, as the clock-watchers would consider such a study a waste of time.

Philippine time

This compares with 42 percent of "cautious clock-watchers," 22 percent of "day-to-day embracers," and 7 percent of "doubters."

AARP: Self-actualizers more confident about finances, retirement

"No-one wants to see us become a nation of clock-watchers," Mr Barber added "But a more sensible and grown up attitude to working time could cut out needless unpaid hours and help more people into work."

UK workers' 2 billion hours unpaid overtime; It's holding back job creation, claims TUC

An icon for the disaffected, the put-upon, the clock-watchers and the daydreamers, here was a man with his finger constantly and gleefully on the self-destruct button.

THE FALL AND RISE OF REGINALD PERRIN, BBC,; TV TIMES PAST

Clock-watchers won't be able to peel their gaze away from the colorful red, yellow, orange and green Pine Ridge logo that adorns the clock's stark, white face and contrasts impeccably with its black plastic housing.

Logo Gear: walk the walk

It has many subsections with interesting tides such as "Chopping Wood with a Spoon"; "Shiny Object Polishers"; "Sheep Counters"; "Speed Demons"; "Gluttons"; "Drifters"; "Skimmers"; "Clock-watchers"; "Autopilots"; "Pattern Practicers; "Red Light Runners" and so forth.

Annotated bibliography on musician wellness

Mr Foster assured concerned clock-watchers the time would be correct next year.

A TICKING OFF!

"We're not saying that we should turn into a nation of clock-watchers. Most people do not mind putting in some extra time when there's a crisis or an unexpected rush.

Work to hours for one day

Regional secretary Roger McKenzie said: "We're not saying that we should turn into a nation of clock-watchers. Most people do not mind putting in some extra time when there is a crisis or an unexpected rush.

Day's reminder on unpaid hours

But residents of Herefordshire appear to be clock-watchers who leave the office as soon as they can.

Why we work hardest in UK

Such children become clock-watchers, lying in bed and growing increasingly frustrated as time passes and they are unable to sleep.

Psychiatric disorders key in childhood insomnia: ask about depression, anxiety, and somatization. Family history of mental illness could also play role

Another common complaint about cost-plus contracts is that they turn homeowners into clock-watchers. I say a little homeowner obsession over labor costs is a good thing if it gets remodelers to obsess a little bit, too--not just about every 15-minute coffee break that runs to a half-hour but over all the supervision time and set-up and clean-up time that isn't in the estimate.

"The real value of cost-plus: fixed-price contracts give remodelers an excuse to ignore job costing. That's a mistake that could really cost you

Again, the Elmaamul colt impressed clock-watchers when winning his private trial in Dubai earlier this month.

RACING: LATEEN LAD ON A TIGER SHOOT

词组	clock-watcher
释义	clock-watcher clock-watcher One who often checks the time during an activity or event, as due to boredom and/or a desire to leave. He's a total clock-watcher, so I doubt that he likes his job. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. clock-watcher someone -- a worker or a student -- who is always looking at the clock, anticipating when something will be over. There are four clock-watchers in our office. People who don't like their jobs can turn into clockwatchers. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. clock watcher n. someone—a worker or a student—who is always looking at the clock. People who don’t like their jobs can turn into clock watchers. See also: clock, watcher McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: clock watcher watcher be out of (one's) mind with (something) be/go out of your mind boredom set the/(one's) clock(s) forward put the/(one's) clock(s) forward move the/(one's) clock(s) forward turn the/(one's) clock(s) forward punch the clock References in periodicals archive Working long hours might impress the boss, but clock-watchers are likely to have the last laugh, a study shows, as they are at less risk of a potentially fatal stroke . Stroke risk of long hours Her workouts have had the clock-watchers rubbing their eyes in disbelief and I would much rather back her than either of the Irish superstars who have been on the go all season. Barrakilla begging to be backed at 11-2 Not likely, as the clock-watchers would consider such a study a waste of time. Philippine time This compares with 42 percent of "cautious clock-watchers," 22 percent of "day-to-day embracers," and 7 percent of "doubters." AARP: Self-actualizers more confident about finances, retirement "No-one wants to see us become a nation of clock-watchers," Mr Barber added "But a more sensible and grown up attitude to working time could cut out needless unpaid hours and help more people into work." UK workers' 2 billion hours unpaid overtime; It's holding back job creation, claims TUC An icon for the disaffected, the put-upon, the clock-watchers and the daydreamers, here was a man with his finger constantly and gleefully on the self-destruct button. THE FALL AND RISE OF REGINALD PERRIN, BBC,; TV TIMES PAST Clock-watchers won't be able to peel their gaze away from the colorful red, yellow, orange and green Pine Ridge logo that adorns the clock's stark, white face and contrasts impeccably with its black plastic housing. Logo Gear: walk the walk It has many subsections with interesting tides such as "Chopping Wood with a Spoon"; "Shiny Object Polishers"; "Sheep Counters"; "Speed Demons"; "Gluttons"; "Drifters"; "Skimmers"; "Clock-watchers"; "Autopilots"; "Pattern Practicers; "Red Light Runners" and so forth. Annotated bibliography on musician wellness Mr Foster assured concerned clock-watchers the time would be correct next year. A TICKING OFF! "We're not saying that we should turn into a nation of clock-watchers. Most people do not mind putting in some extra time when there's a crisis or an unexpected rush. Work to hours for one day Regional secretary Roger McKenzie said: "We're not saying that we should turn into a nation of clock-watchers. Most people do not mind putting in some extra time when there is a crisis or an unexpected rush. Day's reminder on unpaid hours But residents of Herefordshire appear to be clock-watchers who leave the office as soon as they can. Why we work hardest in UK Such children become clock-watchers, lying in bed and growing increasingly frustrated as time passes and they are unable to sleep. Psychiatric disorders key in childhood insomnia: ask about depression, anxiety, and somatization. Family history of mental illness could also play role Another common complaint about cost-plus contracts is that they turn homeowners into clock-watchers. I say a little homeowner obsession over labor costs is a good thing if it gets remodelers to obsess a little bit, too--not just about every 15-minute coffee break that runs to a half-hour but over all the supervision time and set-up and clean-up time that isn't in the estimate. "The real value of cost-plus: fixed-price contracts give remodelers an excuse to ignore job costing. That's a mistake that could really cost you Again, the Elmaamul colt impressed clock-watchers when winning his private trial in Dubai earlier this month. RACING: LATEEN LAD ON A TIGER SHOOT
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