Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

like atomic clockwork

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.13 in modern English

Syllables: like atomic -clock-work
IPA

42

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

With absolute regularity and precision; faultlessly.

Example Sentences

"Especially since, like atomic clockwork, regardless of WHAT I say or write, you ALWAYS go into this Jabine "mode" of yours."
"Assuming the service was decent they leave 20% like atomic clockwork, and they never fail to remind me to leave a tip even though I ALWAYS do!"
"GPC Aus meets run like atomic clockwork and with a great general buzz. I can't really describe it better than that."
"Wondering if this is just a me issue in the last 48 hours or so - but the disconnects and failed match making has made playing unbearable. I play on PS4 from the East Coast of the USA. All other digital services are running like atomic clockwork - so not sure whats up with Anthem"

Frequently Paired Words

like clockwork

Questions

What does like atomic clockwork mean?: With absolute regularity and precision; faultlessly.

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