turn the/(one's) clock(s) back



turn the/(one's) clock(s) back

To adjust the time on one's clock(s) back by one hour to account for the end of daylight saving time. Don't forget to turn your clock back tonight. I hate having to turn the clocks back every autumn, it's such an antiquated custom.
See also: back, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RhydderchHRUDH-erkhWelsh
StanisŁAwastah-nee-SWAH-vahPolish
TalÂT-Turkish
Blair-Scottish, English
Lapo-Italian
Mcgee[mə'gi]