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turn back the clock

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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


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The parents said that they have no need of electricity at the cost of miseries of our children so the government should turn back the clock as soon as possible.
Byline: ROS WYNNE-JONES CHAMPION horseman Oliver Skeete yesterday warned the BNP is trying to turn back the clock on racism as our Hope not Hate bus reached the Midlands.
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