How to Pronounce "go like clockwork"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈkɫɑˌkwɝk
GOH like KLAWK-wurk
ɡˈəʊ/ /lˈaɪk/ /klˈɒkwɜːk
gOH like klok-WURK
Definition
If something goes like clockwork, it happens smoothly and exactly as planned, without any problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈkɫɑˌkwɝk
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /lˈaɪk/ /klˈɒkwɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH like KLAWK-wurk
UK
gOH like klok-WURK
Listen in Context
The wedding preparations went like clockwork.
Everything at the concert went like clockwork.
The team’s plan went like clockwork and they finished early.
I can’t believe how smoothly the meeting went like clockwork this morning.