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Meaning of 'Stop a clock'

What does the saying 'Stop a clock' mean?

Idiom: Stop a clock

Meaning:

A face that could (or would) stop a clock is very ugly indeed.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Time | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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