Zoeken
(as) regular as clockwork
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used to describe a person who always manages to arrive or get things done at the agreed or proper time
What is the origin of the idiom "regular as clockwork" and when to use it?
The idiom "regular as clockwork" describes something or someone that is consistently reliable and predictable in their actions, like the steady ticking of a clock. This phrase can be used to describe individuals who are always on time, processes that consistently produce the same results, or events that happen exactly as expected. It conveys a sense of dependability and trustworthiness, emphasizing the consistent nature of the subject being discussed.
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used to describe bowel movements that happen at predictable times or with a consistent frequency
Voorbeeld
The bus arrives at the stop, regular as clockwork, every morning at 8 a.m.
I always have my morning coffee at 7am, and my bowel movements are regular as clockwork shortly after.
Every evening at 8 PM, as regular as clockwork, my dad sits in his armchair and reads the newspaper for exactly 45 minutes.
My grandfather was never late for anything, he was regular as clockwork.
The mailman delivers the mail to our house, regular as clockwork, at noon.
