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Meaning/Usage
: Once in a while
Explanation
: "Then" is an unspecific time in the future. When a person does not do something regularly, they can use this phrase to imply once in a while.
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I go on a hike every
now and then
.
"
"
My mother calls me every
now and then
to see if I'm doing well.
"
"
It's not something I can do all the time, but I do it every
now and then
.
"
A:
"
Do you like skiing?
"
B:
"
I really enjoy skiing. It's one of my favorite sports.
"
A:
"
You must go very frequently then.
"
B:
"
I wish I could, but it's too expensive, so I only go every
now and then
.
"
Other Common Sentences
"
I like to go bowling once in a while.
"
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I can't go often, but I go golfing with my friends from time to time.
"