watch the time

To monitor the current time so as not to miss or be late for something. My train leaves in a couple hours, so I've got to watch the time.

watch the time

ensure that you are aware of the time, typically in order to avoid being late.

See also: time, watch

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017

See also:

(it's) (a)bout time
about time
(it's) time to run
any time means no time
(it's) time to hit the road
anytime
any time
at all hours
at all hours (of the day and night)
(it's) time to go

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