now and again

(every) now and again

Occasionally; sometimes. I don't travel often, but every now and again I just need to get away from the city. My mom has sweets now and again but mostly eats only healthy foods.

See also: again, and, now

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now and again

Also, now and then. See every now and then.

See also: again, and, now

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

(every) now and aˈgain/ˈthen

occasionally: We see each other every now and again. ♢ She sat by the window, looking out now and then to see if they were coming. ♢ ‘How often do you go to the theatre?’ ‘Now and then. Not often.’ OPPOSITE: all the time (2)

See also: again, and, now

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