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spring forward, fall back

Mnemonic for Daylight Savings Time, used for remembering whether clocks should be turned forward or back based on the season.
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Submitted by schnitzi on February 26, 2025

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spring forward, fall backA mnemonic to advise how clocks are altered for Daylight Saving Time: time goes forward in the Spring, and back in Fall
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