| 单词 | as calm as a clock |
| 释义 | > as lemmasas calm (also cool) as a clock P2. as calm (also cool) as a clock: very calm; relaxed, steady, unruffled.Probably with allusion to the steady ticking of a clock or movement of its hands. ΚΠ 1592 T. Lodge Euphues Shadow sig. G2 A little kindnes maks him who was as hote as a tost as coole as a clock. 1781 ‘Impartialis’ Lett. of Gratitude to Connecticut Pleader 66 How far is the Pleader from being angry?.. Cool and calm as a clock! 1883 Harper's Mag. June 42/2 Now follow me, and be as cool as a clock, even if you feel the muzzle of a pistol against your forehead. 2009 Racing Post (Nexis) 21 Aug. 16 Lady Of The Desert remained as calm as a clock going down, accompanied by a multi-coloured pony. < as lemmas |
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