Idiom: (every) now and again
Meaning
Idiom: (every) now and again
- sometimes but not regularly or often
- once in a while
Example sentences
— Every now and again I see my ex-boyfriend at the gym and I still feel really nervous.
— Now and again you should stop by and say hello. We miss seeing you.
I try to visit my parents every now and again because I'm their only child.
— Every now and again you see someone who takes your breath away.
— I get my teeth whitened every now and again since I drink so much coffee.
— If you'd eat vegetables now and again you'd be healthier.
— We used to play doubles with Mr and Mrs Weller now and again but they haven't been to the tennis club in at least four months.
— Every now and again your mom will go on a diet and lose 10 pounds and then gain 15 back.
— It was great to see you. Let's go for drinks now and again okay?
— Since we moved to the beach our college friends visit us now and again.
— Doctor, I get migraines every now and again. What can I do to treat them?
Synonyms
- every now and then
- ever so often
- every so often
- from time to time
- once in a blue moon
- once in a while
- off and on
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