Tijd - Continuity

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen over continuïteit, zoals "ver teruggaan" en "als een klok".

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

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 .

from (the|) cradle to (the|) grave [Zinsdeel]

through the whole life span of a person

Ex: We must strive to provide quality education from cradle to grave .

donkey's years [Zinsdeel]

a long period of time

Ex: I 've known him for donkey 's years , we go way back .

to [go] back a long way [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The company and its suppliers go back a long way , with a history of collaboration .

like clockwork [Zinsdeel]

in a way that is very regular or precisely as planned

Ex: The train arrives at the station like clockwork every morning at 8:00 a.m.

around the clock [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

24 uur per dag

Ex: The security team patrols the premises around the clock to ensure safety .

Het beveiligingsteam patrouilleert 24 uur per dag op het terrein om de veiligheid te waarborgen.

fits and starts [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The project is progressing in fits and starts , with periods of intense activity followed by long periods of stagnation .

day in, day out [Zinsdeel]

happening or done on a daily basis

Ex: