Phrase
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Set his watch by
📖 Meaning
To rely on something as completely predictable.
👨👩👧 If Your Child Asks
If your child asks about Set his watch by, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Set his watch by in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.
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What does "Set his watch by" mean?
To rely on something as completely predictable. If your child asks about Set his watch by, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Set his watch by in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.
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