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.

See also: not, often

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.

See also: not, often

often as not

see under more often than not.

See also: not, often

(as) ˌoften as ˈnot

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more ˌoften than ˈnot

frequently; usually: As often as not I watch TV after dinner.

See also: not, often