Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reset-the-clock

Idiom

/rɪˈsɛt ðə klɒk/

Definition

To set the time back to a certain point, especially to restart something from the beginning.

Examples

After the unexpected setback, the team decided to reset the clock on the project and develop a new strategy.
Sometimes in life, you need to reset the clock to reconsider your choices and starting points.

Meaning

This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe the act of returning to a previous state or starting from scratch, particularly when referring to plans or timelines.