Time - Continuity

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

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

Ex: She danced until she dropped at the wedding.

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through the whole life span of a person

Ex: The system supports citizens from the cradle to the grave.

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a long period of time

Ex: I have not seen her in donkey's years.

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

Ex: Tom and I go back a long way; we were neighbors as kids.

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in a way that is very regular or precisely as planned

Ex: The train arrives at six every morning, like clockwork.

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non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night

Ex: The nurses worked around the clock during the emergency.

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

Ex: The project moved forward in fits and starts.

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happening or done on a daily basis

Ex: She works day in, day out to support her family.