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  What it means

  Literally “like in a watch,” this idiom means that a process or system is running perfectly, precisely, and with total reliability. It’s the Polish version of “like clockwork.” It implies that all the “gears” of a plan are meshing together perfectly without any delays or errors.

  Vocabulary

  • zegarek — watch / clock
  • precyzyjnie — precisely
  • działać — to work / operate
  • niezawodny — reliable

  Grammar note

  'W zegarku' is the locative singular of 'zegarek.' The phrase is almost always used with the verb 'chodzić' (to walk/run) or 'działać' (to work).

  Cultural context

  This is a high compliment for organization and efficiency. You might use it to describe a well-planned event or a team that communicates exceptionally well.

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