once in a while

Frequency: 8.728.9 per million words

Occasionally; not very often.

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Examples (10)

  • Everybody makes a mistake once in a while.
  • We only visit our old friends once in a while.
  • It's good to treat yourself once in a while.
  • I like to read a good book once in a while.
  • You should get some exercise once in a while.
  • Even experts make errors once in a while.
  • It's nice to break the routine once in a while.
  • The old clock chimes once in a while, but not regularly.
  • My car needs a service once in a while.
  • She enjoys a piece of chocolate cake once in a while.