now and again
The idiom "now and again" means occasionally or from time to time.
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In a sentence
- He visits his grandparents now and again.
- We enjoy going for a walk on the beach now and again.
- She likes to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake now and again.
Neighbouring idioms
- now and thenTime & pace
- once in a whileTime & pace
- from time to timeTime & pace
- at times
- once or twiceTime & pace
- as often as notTime & pace
- more often than notTime & pace
- any time soon
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