like clockwork

like clockwork
Synonyms and related words:
always, at every turn, at regular intervals, at stated times, constantly, continually, easily, effortlessly, evenly, every so often, facilely, hands down, harmoniously, intermittently, invariably, lightly, like nothing, methodically, never otherwise, no sweat, on easy terms, on wheels, orderly, punctually, readily, regularly, simply, smoothly, steadily, swimmingly, systematically, uniformly, without difficulty, without exception

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  • like clockwork — adverb With perfect regularity and precision; faultless. You will find him there waiting for the bus every day at 4:14 pm, like clockwork …   Wiktionary

  • like clockwork — happening or working correctly, with no problems or delays The ceremony went ahead like clockwork …   English dictionary

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