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: If something is like clockwork,
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If something is like clockwork,
it is generally slow.
it is punctual and regular.
it is generally late.
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Like clockwork
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Re: Like clockwork
In the Russian we have absolutely the same expression
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Re: Like clockwork
Interesting- I'll remember that.
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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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Interesting- I'll remember that.
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Re: Like clockwork
I like it when other languages have the same idioms or sayings.
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Re: Like clockwork
Me too
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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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Re: Like clockwork
I'd say 'he works like clockwork' as it's a habit not just now.
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Re: Like clockwork
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In the Russian we have absolutely the same expression
In Russia we have the same expression
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