like atomic clockwork

English

Prepositional phrase

like atomic clockwork

1. (simile, rare) With absolute regularity and precision; faultlessly.

   Coordinate term: like clockwork

   • 1998 September 18, ojokay, “SHIVELY vs. BOSCO”, in alt.fan.oj-simpson‎^[1] (Usenet):

     Especially since, like atomic clockwork, regardless of WHAT I say or write, you ALWAYS go into this Jabine "mode" of yours.

   • 2004 February 19, droyus, “Tipping: Are service industry folk better at it?”, in alt.vacation.las-vegas‎^[2] (Usenet):

     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!

   • 2017, gzk, Reddit‎^[3]:

     GPC Aus meets run like atomic clockwork and with a great general buzz. I can't really describe it better than that.

   • 2019, [deleted], Reddit‎^[4]:

     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