Idioms

from time to time

This page is about the idiom from time to time

Meaning

If you do something from time to time, you do it occasionally, but not very often.

For example

  • We usually stay home on Friday nights, though from time to time we'll go to see a movie.

  • Most of the artists we represent these days are nothing special, but from time to time we'll get one with real talent and originality.

Quick Quiz

On most Saturday mornings Bill and Fran work in their garden, but from time to time they'll

a. stay at home

b. play golf instead

c. watch the sunset
a) stay at home b) play golf instead c) watch the sunset

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Contributor: Matt Errey