Tempo - Frequency

Descubra como os idiomas em inglês como "dia e noite" e "uma vez na vida" se relacionam com a frequência em inglês.

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day and night [frase]

in way that continues to happen all the time with no stop

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(at|) all hours [frase]

at any given hour, particularly a time that is late

Ex: They worked all hours to complete the project before the deadline .

from day to day [frase]

used for referring to a frequent change from something to another

Ex: The weather conditions varied from day to day during our vacation .

nine times out of ten [frase]

nearly all the time

Ex: Nine times out of ten , she prefers tea over coffee in the morning .

off and on [advérbio]

intermitentemente

Ex: They meet up for coffee off and on , whenever their schedules align .

Eles se encontram para tomar café de vez em quando, sempre que seus horários coincidem.

once in a blue moon [frase]

used for saying that something can only happen on very rare occasions

Ex: We went on a vacation together once in a blue moon , and it was a memorable experience .

once in a lifetime [frase]

used for referring to a very special opportunity that most likely will not be offered more than once to someone

Ex: If she could meet her idol , it would be a moment that happens only once in a lifetime .

(in|at) one fell swoop [frase]

in a single action, without delay or hesitation

Ex: In one fell swoop , they revolutionized the industry by introducing a groundbreaking technology .

twenty-four seven [frase]

in a manner that is consistent

Ex: The convenience store is open twenty-four seven , allowing customers to shop at any time .

time after time [frase]

on multiple occasions

Ex: That song takes me back time after time to our summer road trips .

(as|) regular as clockwork [frase]

used to describe something that happens at fixed intervals or follows a consistent pattern without fail

Ex: He completed his daily workout routine , regular as clockwork , throughout the entire year .