Tag Archives: time

Hickory Dickory Clock

Posted on September 19, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What time is it when your clock strikes 13? A: Time to get a new clock! Explanation: When a clock “strikes the hour” it means that it is exactly on the hour, 8:00 or 11:00 for example (not 8:17 or … Continue reading →

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Puppy Time

Posted on November 30, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a dog that can tell time? A: A watch-dog! Explanation: A watchdog is a dog that guards your house; they are also known as guard dogs. (Watchdog can also refer to a group or agency … Continue reading →

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Toothache

Posted on January 6, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What is the best time to go to the dentist? A: 2:30 (Tooth hurty!) Explanation: A bad joke for the new year… and I hope your teeth (one tooth, two teeth) do not hurt! This joke is funny because two thirty … Continue reading →

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Please sir, I want some more

Posted on October 21, 2015 by stfleming

Q: Did you hear about the hungry clock? A: It went back four seconds! Explanation: To “go back for seconds” means to serve yourself more food from the kitchen, the serving dishes or perhaps the buffet line.  And you only “go back for … Continue reading →

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Flying Clocks

Posted on December 6, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did Tomás throw the clock out the window? A: He wanted to see time fly! Explanation: “Time flies” means that time seems to pass quickly as in the expression, “time flies when you are having fun.”  Of course if you throw … Continue reading →

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