go like clockwork

go like clockwork

To proceed, progress, or operate predictably and dependably. Everything is going like clockwork, so we should be ready to start construction by the end of the month. The conference went like clockwork from beginning to end.
See also: clockwork, go, like
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

go like clockwork

Fig. to progress with regularity and dependability. The building project is progressing nicely. Everything is going like clockwork. The elaborate pageant was a great success. It went like clockwork from start to finish.
See also: clockwork, go, like
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

go/run like ˈclockwork

(of arrangements, etc.) happen according to plan, without any difficulty or trouble: The sports day went like clockwork, with every race starting and finishing on time.
See also: clockwork, go, like, run
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • go/run like clockwork
  • like clockwork
  • run like clockwork
  • run like clockwork, to
  • be as regular as clockwork
  • regular fixture
  • all systems (are) go
  • All systems are go
  • all systems go
  • move on someone
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