my watch has ended
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Meaning · English
Used to indicate that one's duties or tenure in a position have ended.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My watch has ended.
For the last eight years – four of them here at Courier Life Publications – I have had the privilege to be your eyes and ears, your evaluator, and a watchdog in New York City's local sports scene.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “my watch has ended” mean?
Used to indicate that one's duties or tenure in a position have ended.
Is “my watch has ended” formal or informal?
my watch has ended is generally slang.