Meaning of 'Around the clock'
What does the saying 'Around the clock' mean?
Idiom: Around the clock
Meaning:
If something is open around the clock, it is open 24 hours a day. For example, an airport is open around the clock.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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