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Time - Frequency
Discover how English idioms like "day and night" and "once in a lifetime" relate to frequency in English.
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day and night
[phrase]
in way that continues to happen all the time with no stop
Ex: If they want to succeed, they will have to work night and day to achieve their ambitious goals.
(at) all hours
[phrase]
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
[phrase]
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
[phrase]
nearly all the time
Ex: He's an excellent chef, and ninety-nine times out of a hundred, his dishes receive rave reviews.
off and on
[Adverb]
in a way that is not continuous or regular
Ex: She expects to work on the project on and off, as her other responsibilities allow.
once in a blue moon
[phrase]
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
[phrase]
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 one fell swoop
[phrase]
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
[phrase]
in a manner that is consistent
Ex: The online streaming platform allows you to enjoy your favorite shows and movies 24/7.
time after time
[phrase]
on multiple occasions
Ex: That song takes me time after time to our summer road trips .
(as) regular as clockwork
[phrase]
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.
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