Meanings (ES + gloss)
a la una • a la una en punto
In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead on a horizontal plane, or directly up on a vertical plane, and three being to the right on either.
It's at nine o'clock about two feet in from the edge of the branch. You need to know your "o'clocks" (nondigital) to spot birds.
Without moving your head, move your gaze upward to look at twelve o’clock. Now look down at six o’clock. Repeat three times, then blink several times, and rest with your eyes close…
Phrases
11 o'clock number5 o'clock trafficbeer o'clockdrinks o'clockeight o'clockeleven o'clockfive o'clockfive o'clock shadowfour o'clockfour o'clock flowerfour-o'clockfour-o'clock flowerit's five o'clock somewhereknow what o'clock it isknow what's o'clocklike one o'clocklike one o'clock half strucknine o'clocko'clockishone o'clockseven o'clocksilly o'clocksix o'clocksix o'clock swillstupid o'clocksweet four o'clockten o'clockthree o'clocktwelve o'clocktwo o'clockwhat o'clock is itwine o'clock
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