Tid - Continuity

Behärska engelska idiomen om kontinuitet, som "gå tillbaka långt" och "som ett urverk".

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

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 .

through the whole life span of a person

Ex: The society had a strong sense of community and support from cradle to the grave .

donkey's years [Fras]

a long period of time

Ex: She had been studying that subject for donkey 's years before finally mastering it .

to [go] back a long way [Fras]

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

Ex: My car and I go back a long way ; it 's been a reliable companion for over a decade .

like clockwork [Fras]

in a way that is very regular or precisely as planned

Ex: The team executed their plan flawlessly , and everything fell into place like clockwork .

around the clock [adjektiv]

dygnet runt

Ex: The customer service hotline operates around the clock to assist customers at any time .

Kundservicehotlinjen är öppen dygnet runt för att hjälpa kunder när som helst.

fits and starts [Fras]

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

Ex: She studied for the exam in fits and starts , alternating between intense preparation and periods of procrastination .

day in, day out [Fras]

happening or done on a daily basis

Ex: