pünktlich wie die Maurer

German

Etymology

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

pünktlich wie die Maurer

  1. (simile) dead on time, very punctual
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