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Temps - Continuity

Maîtrisez les idiomes anglais concernant la continuité, comme "remonter loin dans le temps" et "comme une horloge".

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English idioms related to Time
(till|until) {sb} [drop]

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

Ex: She danced until she dropped, showcasing her passion on the stage.
from (the|) cradle to (the|) grave

through the whole life span of a person

Ex: We will continue to prioritize holistic development from the cradle to the grave.
donkey's years

a long period of time

Ex: I will have known her for donkey's years by the time we reach that milestone.
to [go] back a long way

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

Ex: Tom and I go back a long way; we've been friends since kindergarten.
like clockwork

in a way that is very regular or precisely as planned

Ex: The event organizers have meticulously planned everything, ensuring that the schedule will run like clockwork.
around the clock

non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night

24 heures sur 24, jour et nuit

24 heures sur 24, jour et nuit

Ex: The emergency response team operated around the clock during the natural disaster .L'équipe d'intervention d'urgence a travaillé **24 heures sur 24** pendant la catastrophe naturelle.
fits and starts

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

Ex: The project is likely to proceed in fits and starts, considering the unpredictability of external factors and resource availability.
day in, day out

happening or done on a daily basis

Ex: The team will continue to work day in, day out to improve their performance in the upcoming tournament.
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