(as) regular as clockwork
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Definição e Significado de "(as|) regular as clockwork"

(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

(as|) regular as clockwork definition and meaning

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

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Every evening at 8 PM, as regular as clockwork, my dad sits in his armchair and reads the newspaper for exactly 45 minutes.
I miss the days when I was regular as clockwork.
He completed his daily workout routine, regular as clockwork, throughout the entire year.
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.
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