A2 Idiom 中性

Estar como un reloj.

Be like clockwork.

意思

To be very punctual or consistent.

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文化背景

Punctuality is highly valued in professional settings, and this phrase is a common way to praise it. While social time can be flexible, this phrase is used to highlight someone who is exceptionally reliable. Used frequently in urban centers like Buenos Aires to describe efficient public transport or work habits. Used to compliment someone who is organized and keeps their word.

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Gender Matters

Remember that 'reloj' is masculine, so always use 'un' (not 'una').

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Use with 'funcionar'

Using 'funcionar como un reloj' is a great way to sound more natural when talking about objects.

意思

To be very punctual or consistent.

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Gender Matters

Remember that 'reloj' is masculine, so always use 'un' (not 'una').

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Use with 'funcionar'

Using 'funcionar como un reloj' is a great way to sound more natural when talking about objects.

自我测试

Fill in the missing word.

Mi rutina funciona como un ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: reloj

The idiom is 'como un reloj'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Él es como un reloj.

Requires the article 'un' and singular noun.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Llegaste tarde? B: No, llegué ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: como un reloj

The context is punctuality.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You want to say your car is fixed and perfect.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Mi coche es como un reloj.

Used for machines working perfectly.

🎉 得分: /4

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Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A2

Mi rutina funciona como un ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: reloj

The idiom is 'como un reloj'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct usage.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Él es como un reloj.

Requires the article 'un' and singular noun.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: ¿Llegaste tarde? B: No, llegué ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: como un reloj

The context is punctuality.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You want to say your car is fixed and perfect.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Mi coche es como un reloj.

Used for machines working perfectly.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

3 个问题

Yes, it is a great way to compliment someone's punctuality.

No, it is a positive idiom.

The idiom is fixed, you cannot change 'reloj' to another object.

相关表达

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En punto

synonym

Exactly on time

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Ser puntual

similar

To be punctual

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Ir sobre ruedas

similar

To go smoothly

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A tiempo

similar

On time

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