often as not
(as) often as not
In most instances; usually; at least, if not more than, half the time. As often as not, Jamie's and David's debates end up turning into petty arguments. I find these introductory college courses to be, often as not, a rather boring waste of one's time. Todd annoys me as often as not, so if he's going, I'm staying home.
as often as not
Frequently; more than half the time. The phrase is not always preceded by the adverb "as." As often as not, I end up disliking coming back to my hometown for a visit. I'll have a drink with dinner often as not.
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often as not
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(as) ˌoften as ˈnot
,more ˌoften than ˈnot
frequently; usually: As often as not I watch TV after dinner.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017