Around the clock

 

This is an idiom (expresssão idiomática) very common here in the USA. The meaning is: "something that happens every day and night". It's usually found in work context, "I've been working 'around-the-clock'to deliver LEP programs!" - it's an exageration, of course, because I also stop to eat, to sleep, to go to the bathroom, and so on. But the point is to emphasize the continuous work.

Exemplos de como usar a expressão:

"The investigators have been working around-the-clock  since the bank robbery."

Os investigadores têm trabalhado dia e noite/sem parar desde o assalto ao banco.

"My work requires around-the-clock  dedication and creativity."

Meu trabalho requer dedicação e criatividade constantes/sem fim/ininterruptas, etc

That's it for now! You have been studying around-the-clock  lately! Haven't you? :-}

Have a great day! 

 

 

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