With perfect regularity and precision (4,9)

I believe the answer is:

like clockwork

(Other definitions for like clockwork that I've seen before include "With all parts functioning perfectly" , "Running superbly" , "Smoothly" , "Regularly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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