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like one o'clock half struck en · ADP
Meanings
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(informal) In a state of indecision or hesitancy.
He stood for a few seconds like one o'clock half struck, then gave her a stupid grin, gulped awkwardly and walked away, face burning and tears of rage threatening to burst forth at any moment.
2003, Roy Cranley, Chip Chop Cherry, page 218:Johan hesitated like one o'clock half struck, mumbled, and slurred to himself: […]
2013, Ian Thornton, The Great & Calamitous Tale of Johan Thoms, page 217:
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