A quarter until 2 means 1:45 (one forty-five). It represents 15 minutes before 2:00.
Essentially, when we say "a quarter to" followed by a time, we're referring to the time 15 minutes before that given time. Think of a clock face divided into four quarters. "A quarter to" indicates the clock hand is pointing towards the third quarter, approaching the next hour.
Therefore:
- "A quarter to 2" is the same as saying 15 minutes before 2:00.
- Counting back 15 minutes from 2:00 results in 1:45.
