go like clockwork

go like clockwork

Update: 2025-10-22
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#esl #english #idioms #informal #verb

go like clockwork or go off like clockwork  {v. phr.},  {informal}
To run smoothly and regularly like the workings of a clock; go smoothly and without difficulty; go on time or as planned.

The car's motor went like clockwork after Bob fixed it.

The birthday party went off like clockwork and everyone had a good time.
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go like clockwork

go like clockwork

A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates