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Like clockwork
If something happens like clockwork, it happens at very regular times or intervals.

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Stop a clock
A face that could (or would) stop a clock is very ugly indeed.

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Five o'clock shadow
A five o'clock shadow is the facial hair that a man gets if he doesn't shave for a day or two.

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Clean your clock
If you clean your clock, you beat someone decisively in a contest or fight.

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Around the clock
If something is open around the clock, it is open 24 hours a day. For example, an airport is open around the clock.

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Against the clock
If you do something against the clock, you are rushed and have very little time to do it.

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Turn back the clock
If you turn back the clock, you try to recreate something from the past.

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Even a broken clock is right twice a day
This is used when people get lucky and are undeservedly successful.('Even a stopped clock is right twice a day' is also used.)

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