like atomic clockwork

prepositional phrase

With absolute regularity and precision; faultlessly.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. raresimileWith absolute regularity and precision; faultlessly.

    GPC Aus meets run like atomic clockwork and with a great general buzz. I can't really describe it better than that.

    2017, gzk, Reddit
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    Especially since, like atomic clockwork, regardless of WHAT I say or write, you ALWAYS go into this Jabine "mode" of yours.

    1998 September 18, ojokay, “SHIVELY vs. BOSCO”, in alt.fan.oj-simpson (Usenet)

    Assuming the service was decent they leave 20% like atomic clockwork, and they never fail to remind me to leave a tip even though I ALWAYS do!

    2004 February 19, droyus, “Tipping: Are service industry folk better at it?”, in alt.vacation.las-vegas (Usenet)

    Wondering if this is just a me issue in the last 48 hours or so - but the disconnects and failed match making has made playing unbearable. I play on PS4 from the East Coast of the USA. All other digital services are running like atomic clockwork - so not sure whats up with Anthem

    2019, [deleted], Reddit
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