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an der Uhr drehen (auch fig.)

to adjust the clock

Türkçe: saati ayarlamak

Noun
Uhr f.
Verb
drehen
Topic
Zeit und Ablauf

In a sentence

Der Schüler dreht nervös an der Uhr während der Prüfung.

How it is used

Means 'to adjust the clock' literally or figuratively (manipulating time/schedules). Neutral register, used in everyday or metaphorical contexts. A manager might say 'Wir drehen an der Uhr, um die Frist zu verlängern.' Implies fiddling.

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