gain/lose time phrase
Meaning: for a clock to run fast or slow compared to the correct time
Hindi: समय का आगे-पीछे होना
Examples from the daily editorials
- “Old mechanical clocks often gain or lose a few seconds every week.”
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gain/lose time – questions
What is the meaning of gain/lose time in Hindi?
gain/lose time means “समय का आगे-पीछे होना” in Hindi. In English: for a clock to run fast or slow compared to the correct time