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now and then |
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(every) now and then and (every) now and again; (every) once in a while occasionally; infrequently. We eat lamb every now and then. We eat pork now and then. I read a novel every now and again. now and then sometimes; occasionally. (See also (every) now and then.) I like to go to a movie now and then. We visit my parents now and then, but we rarely see our other relatives. (every) now and then also (every) now and again sometimes We still meet for lunch now and then, but not as often as we used to. Every now and then I'll take the kids to the playground. Related vocabulary: every so oftenHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mr Squeers continued to look disconsolately about him, and to listen to these noises in profound silence, broken only by the rustling of his large coat, as he now and then moved his arm to raise his glass to his lips. He sits at the same table with her at meals, generally speaking; he may now and then be addressed more or less kindly on insignificant matters, and have the opportunity to show her some small attentions on deck. The small prepostors dash in every now and then, and generally chastise some quiet, timid boy who is equally afraid of acorns and canes, while the principal performers get dexterously out of the way. |
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