turn back the clock (turn back the clock)

Idiom History

Meaning

to return to an earlier time; to undo progress or change

volver a un tiempo anterior; deshacer el progreso o el cambio (volver a un tiempo anterior; deshacer el progreso o el cambio)

"Many people wish they could turn back the clock to their childhood."

"Muchas personas desearían poder volver atrás en el tiempo a su infancia." (mucha gente desearía poder **turn back the clock** a su niñez.)

to establish a unique place or role for oneself

doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success

it's not difficult to understand

to start doing something with enthusiasm

a small part of a much bigger problem

to say something embarrassing or inappropriate