The clock struck midnight, and the spell broke.

Meaning: At exactly 12:00 AM, the magical enchantment or charm was canceled.

Choice of Words: Clock refers to a device that tells time. Struck is used to describe the sound a clock makes when it reaches a certain time. Midnight is the middle of the night, 12:00 AM. Spell refers to a magical enchantment or charm. Broke means to separate or come apart.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The clock struck midnight with a loud chime.
• Clock struck midnight.
• 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.
• Spell broke, magic vanished.
• I looked at the clock and saw that it was already nine o'clock.
• Knight dodged fire and struck dragon.
• The coach's words had struck a chord, resonating with their deepest aspirations.
• Armor protected knight, sword struck dragon.