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from the cradle to the grave

/frʌm ðə ˈkreɪdl tu ðə ɡreɪv/

Example:

He was a loyal fan of the team from the cradle to the grave.

donkey's years

/ˈdɑŋ.kiz jɪərz/

Example:

I haven't seen him in donkey's years.

go back a long way

/ɡoʊ bæk ə lɔŋ weɪ/

Example:

My best friend and I go back a long way; we've known each other since kindergarten.

like clockwork

/laɪk ˈklɑːk.wɜːrk/

Example:

Every morning, the train arrives like clockwork at 7:00 AM.

around the clock

/əˈraʊnd ðə ˈklɑːk/

Example:

The hospital provides care around the clock.

fits and starts

/fɪts ənd stɑrts/

Example:

The construction project progressed in fits and starts due to funding issues.

day in day out

/deɪ ɪn deɪ aʊt/

Example:

He does the same boring job day in day out.
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