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3. turn back the clock

turn back the clock

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turn back the clock

 and turn the clock back

See also: back, clock, turn

turn back the clock

also roll back the clock

to make things the same as they were at an earlier time I cannot vote for someone who promises to turn back the clock to better days because that's impossible.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form turn the clock back

See also: back, clock, turn