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.