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(as) regular as clockwork
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punktlig person
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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i tid
used to describe something that happens at fixed intervals or follows a consistent pattern without fail
Exempel
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.
The train departed from the station, regular as clockwork, despite the heavy snowfall.
She waters her plants, regular as clockwork, every evening before sunset.
Ever since I started eating more fiber, my bowel movements have been regular as clockwork.
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lika regelbundet som ett urverk
used to describe bowel movements that happen at predictable times or with a consistent frequency
Exempel
She waters her plants, regular as clockwork, every evening before sunset.
Ever since I started eating more fiber, my bowel movements have been regular as clockwork.
One thing I loved about living in Germany was that the trains were always regular as clockwork.
Matt came round each Friday, regular as clockwork.
He completed his daily workout routine, regular as clockwork, throughout the entire year.
