Why do some people use 'o'clock' for directions, like 12 o'clock (right in front of), six-thirty (right behind), or 9 o'clock (on the left)? - Quora
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![TIL that the saying "O'Clock" is short form for "Of The Clock." It originated as early as the 14th century and was said to distinguish between other time telling methods. : r/todayilearned TIL that the saying "O'Clock" is short form for "Of The Clock." It originated as early as the 14th century and was said to distinguish between other time telling methods. : r/todayilearned](https://external-preview.redd.it/4t25Jho1o44mtcvQ06KLe1gc2PK1SYNBJf0TB4QZ2GE.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=f76cd649077fb210521648730ba00f25b096a4ee)