Zeit - Continuity

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(till|until) {sb} [drop] [Phrase]

to a point where one is very tired and has no more energy to keep on

Ex: She studies tirelessly till she drops , determined to ace the exam .

through the whole life span of a person

Ex: He cherishes the love and support he has received from cradle to the grave .

donkey's years [Phrase]

a long period of time

Ex: They have been waiting for their turn in line for donkey 's years .

to [go] back a long way [Phrase]

to have a long history or past relationship with someone or something

Ex: The two nations went back a long way , with a history of diplomatic relations .

like clockwork [Phrase]

in a way that is very regular or precisely as planned

Ex: She wakes up at 6:00 a.m. every day like clockwork , ready to start her morning routine .

around the clock [Adjektiv]

rund um die Uhr

Ex: They work around the clock to meet the project deadline .

Sie arbeiten rund um die Uhr, um die Projektfrist einzuhalten.

fits and starts [Phrase]

something that cannot continue to work or make progress without stops or interruptions

Ex: He works in fits and starts , sometimes being extremely productive and other times struggling to make progress .

day in, day out [Phrase]

happening or done on a daily basis

Ex: