(as|) regular as clockwork
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used to describe a person who always manages to arrive or get things done at the agreed or proper time
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.
- Every evening at 8 PM, as regular as clockwork, my dad sits in his armchair and reads the newspaper for exactly 45 minutes.
- Lately, I've been dealing with constipation.I miss the days when I was regular as clockwork.
- Matt came round each Friday, regular as clockwork.
- My grandfather was never late for anything, he was regular as clockwork.
- One thing I loved about living in Germany was that the trains were always regular as clockwork.
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used to describe bowel movements that happen at predictable times or with a consistent frequency
- Even during my travels, my bowel movements stay regular as clockwork thanks to my consistent diet and exercise routine.
- Ever since I started eating more fiber, my bowel movements have been regular as clockwork.
- I always have my morning coffee at 7am, and my bowel movements are regular as clockwork shortly after.