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Essere puntuale come un orologio

To be as punctual as clockwork

Literal Translation

"To be punctual as a clock"

What it means

Said of someone who is always exactly on time, without exception.

Example in context

"È puntuale come un orologio — non arriva mai in ritardo di un secondo."

"He is as punctual as clockwork — never a second late."

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