8 phrases found for the topic Frequency
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Phrase: Day in, day out
Meaning: Every day for many years.
Example:
He worked in the mine(s) day in, day out for fifty years.
Date: 23-07-2021
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Phrase: Once in a while
Meaning: It means "occasionally", "from time to time".
Examples:
He comes to visit us once in a while.
We eat pasta once in a while.
Date: 30-05-2018
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Phrase: When hell freezes over
Meaning: That is, never.
Examples:
I'll vote for that political party when hell freezes over. I do not like it at all.
I'll use Google's services when hell freezes over. I do not like big brothers.
She can wait until hell freezes over. I won't go and see her.
I will become a policewoman when hell freezes over. I have no time for police and armed forces.
Date: 25-03-2018
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Phrase: More often than not / As often as not
Meaning: Very often, usually, as a general rule.
Example:
More often than not, you will want to bring a sandwhich to avoid eating in that expensive restaurant.
As often as not, she leaves the door unlocked.
Date: 09-12-2017
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Phrase: Be few and far between
Meaning: To be very rare: Politicians that think of the people seem to be few and far between these days.
Date: 16-07-2015
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Phrase: As a (general) rule
Meaning: Normally, usually, generally: As a rule, she stays at home on Sundays, so you should phone her then
Date: 11-03-2015
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Phrase: Every now and then/again
Meaning: Ocasionally, every so often: I go there every now and then
Date: 09-03-2015
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Phrase: Once in a blue moon
Meaning: Very rarely: This is a very arid area because it rains once in a blue moon
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