set one's watch by someone en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To know the current time by observing a very punctual and reliable person going about their regular routine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| set one's watch by someone | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| set one's watch by someone | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| setting one's watch by someone | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sets one's watch by someone | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |