pünktlich wie die Maurer in German

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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. Etymology templates: {{m-g|as punctual as bricklayers}} “as punctual as bricklayers”, {{lit|as punctual as bricklayers}} Literally, “as punctual as bricklayers” Head templates: {{head|de|adverb}} pünktlich wie die Maurer

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"pünktlich wie die Maurer" meaning in German

Adverb