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pünktlich wie die Maurer

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, as punctual as bricklayers. Referring to craftspeople’s punctual finishing in the afternoon (rather than their timely arrival in the morning). Thus originally humorous, but now no longer felt as such.

Adverb

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pünktlich wie die Maurer

  1. (simile) dead on time, very punctual