Turn The Clock Back Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Turn The Clock Back Idiom mean?

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turn the clock back What does turn the clock back mean?	to return to an earlier period	The politician wanted to turn the clock back to an earlier time but everyone knew it was impossible.
turn the clock back What does turn the clock back mean?	to return to an earlier period	The politician wanted to turn the clock back to an earlier time but everyone knew it was impossible.
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raise havoc with (someone or something) What does "raise havoc with (someone or something)" mean?	to create confusion or disruption for or against someone or something	The bad weather raised havoc with our plans to clean up the area around our house.

a passport to (something) What does "a passport to (something)" mean?	something that allows something good to happen	A university education is often a passport to a better job.
Lose the plot What does "Lose the plot" mean?	If someone loses the plot, they have stopped being rational about something.
as easy as ABC What does "as easy as ABC" mean?	very easy	Learning how to use a computer was as easy as ABC for the children.
chilled to the bone What does "chilled to the bone" mean?	very cold	I was chilled to the bone after swimming in the cold lake.

kit and caboodle What does "kit and caboodle" mean?	the entire amount, everything	I brought the whole kit and caboodle of my fishing supplies when I went fishing.
cop an attitude What does "cop an attitude" mean?	be oppositional or defiant.	Don't cop an attitude with me, it won't work.
six pack What does "six pack" mean?	well defined stomach muscles
cold What does "cold" mean?	dead.	He's cold. No need to shoot him again.

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Turn The Clock Back Idiom