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    Default Like clockwork


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    Default Re: Like clockwork

    In the Russian we have absolutely the same expression
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    Default Re: Like clockwork

    Interesting- I'll remember that.

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    Default Re: Like clockwork

    I attained that word...
    it is really good idiom and i'll keep it in my mind forever.

    Thanks for getting this..

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    Default Re: Like clockwork

    Quote Originally Posted by Tdol View Post
    Interesting- I'll remember that.

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    Default Re: Like clockwork

    I like it when other languages have the same idioms or sayings.

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    Default Re: Like clockwork

    Me too

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    Wink Re: Like clockwork

    Can I say

    Here goes Jack, he is one of the most excellent employees in this company, he is working like a clockwork?

    Just for practice!!

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    Default Re: Like clockwork

    I'd say 'he works like clockwork' as it's a habit not just now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anna Xpomoba View Post
    In the Russian we have absolutely the same expression
    In Russia we have the same expression

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