Tid - Frequency

Upptäck hur engelska idiomer som "dag och natt" och "en gång i livet" relaterar till frekvens på engelska.

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day and night [Fras]

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

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(at|) all hours [Fras]

at any given hour, particularly a time that is late

Ex: If they want to succeed , they will have to work at all hours to meet their ambitious goals .

from day to day [Fras]

used for referring to a frequent change from something to another

Ex: If they want to succeed , they will need to adapt their strategies from day to day .

nine times out of ten [Fras]

nearly all the time

Ex: In our previous meetings , nine times out of ten , the client approved our proposals .

off and on [adverb]

av och till

Ex: The weather forecast predicts rain off and on throughout the weekend .

Väderleksprognosen förutsäger regn i omgångar under hela helgen.

once in a blue moon [Fras]

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

Ex: Once in a blue moon , if the weather permits , they organize a neighborhood barbecue .

once in a lifetime [Fras]

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

Ex: They experience moments that happen only once in a lifetime .

(in|at) one fell swoop [Fras]

in a single action, without delay or hesitation

Ex: The company 's restructuring plan aims to cut costs and streamline operations at one fell swoop .

twenty-four seven [Fras]

in a manner that is consistent

Ex: The online streaming service provides access to movies and shows twenty-four seven .

time after time [Fras]

on multiple occasions

Ex: Time after time , he promises to change , but he never does .

(as|) regular as clockwork [Fras]

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

Ex: The bus arrives at the stop , regular as clockwork , every morning at 8 a.m.