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Illustration of a person comparing an old clock face, a bell, and a modern phone to understand o'clock.
Everyday Know-How How to Understand Why We Say O'Clock

O'clock is a tiny phrase with a long history. Learn how it came from of the clock and why English still uses it today.

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