Time - Continuity

Master English idioms regarding continuity, like "go back a long way" and "like clockwork".

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till somebody drop

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"(till|until) {sb} [drop]\"$

from (the) cradle to (the) grave

through the whole life span of a person

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$Definition & Meaning of \"from (the|) cradle to (the|) grave\"$

donkey's years

a long period of time

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$Definition & Meaning of \"donkey's years\"$

to go back a long way

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [go] back a long way\"$

like clockwork

in a way that is very regular or precisely as planned

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around the clock

non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night

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fits and starts

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

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day in, day out

happening or done on a daily basis

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$Definition & Meaning of \"day in, day out\"$