دیکشنری فارسی

like clockwork

ریشه و کاربرد

ریشه

The phrase 'like clockwork' originated in the 18th century, referring to the precise and regular movements of a clock. It is used metaphorically to describe something that happens in a smooth and predictable manner.

مثال

  • Every morning, he wakes up at 6 am like clockwork.
  • The train arrived at the station like clockwork.
  • Her routine is so organized, everything runs like clockwork.

تعریف انگلیسی

adverb
  1. with regularity and precision “the rocket launch went off like clockwork”

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