Like Clockwork Share definition Flag A idiom used to describe something, often an event, that goes as planned, with precision, or on time. Guy 1: "How was your 3:30 meeting?" Guy 2: "It went like clockwork." Like Clockwork by nerdfighters: made of awesome June 5, 2009 0 0 Get merch Get the Like Clockwork mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch