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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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English idioms related to Time

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.
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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.
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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.
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nearly all the time

Ex: He's an excellent chef, and ninety-nine times out of a hundred, his dishes receive rave reviews.
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off and on
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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.
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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.
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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.
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in a single action, without delay or hesitation

Ex: In one fell swoop, they revolutionized the industry by introducing a groundbreaking technology .
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in a manner that is consistent

Ex: The online streaming platform allows you to enjoy your favorite shows and movies 24/7.
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on multiple occasions

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