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: He worries day and night about his financial situation .

(at|) all hours [phrase]

at any given hour, particularly a time that is late

Ex: He studies at all hours of the day and night to prepare for his exams .

from day to day [phrase]

used for referring to a frequent change from something to another

Ex: He manages his workload by prioritizing tasks from day to day .

nine times out of ten [phrase]

nearly all the time

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

off and on [adverb]

in a way that is not continuous or regular

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

once in a blue moon [phrase]

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

Ex: Once in a blue moon , he cooks a gourmet meal to impress his friends .

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: They witnessed a sight that happens only once in a lifetime .

(in|at) one fell swoop [phrase]

in a single action, without delay or hesitation

Ex: They are currently implementing a plan to address multiple issues in their organization at one fell swoop .

twenty-four seven [phrase]

in a manner that is consistent

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

time after time [phrase]

on multiple occasions

Ex: Time after time , the same team wins the championship , it 's getting boring !

(as|) regular as clockwork [phrase]

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

Ex: The mailman delivers the mail to our house , regular as clockwork , at noon .