Watch the clock:
To often notice the time and wish that it was later, especially when you are doing work that you do not like.
“Watch the clock” 的意思是 “因感到无聊、想要或需要做其它事情而频繁地查看时钟或手表上的时间”。你可以用名词 “clock-watcher” 指 “总是掐着点下班或休息的人”。
例句
I had to watch the clock because I needed to leave work on time. I had a train to catch.
我不得不一直看着表，因为我得准时下班。我要赶火车。
Stop watching the clock! You have plenty of work to do before five o’clock!
别总盯着时间盼下班了！五点前你还有很多工作要做！
I am a permanent clock-watcher. My job is so boring – I keep checking the time to see if it’s home time!
我是个掐着点下班的人。我的工作太无聊了，所以我总是在看是不是到了回家的时间！
