Clock struck midnight.

Meaning: This means that a clock made a sharp sound to indicate that it was midnight. It's like saying, The clock made a sound to signal that it was twelve o'clock at night.

Choice of Words: Clock is a device used to tell time. Struck means to hit or make a sharp sound. Midnight is the middle of the night. These words together convey the image of a clock making a sharp sound at midnight.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The clock struck midnight, and the spell broke.
• The clock struck midnight with a loud chime.
• The town clock chimed midnight, breaking the silence.
• The clock's hands moved ever closer to midnight.
• The old clock loudly chimed the midnight hour.
• I looked at the clock and saw that it was already nine o'clock.
• The coach's words had struck a chord, resonating with their deepest aspirations.
• Armor protected knight, sword struck dragon.
• Knight struck with all his might.
• Knight struck dragon's heart, beast fell.