every now and then



every now and then

Also, every now and again; every once in a while; every so often. Occasionally, from time to time; also, periodically. For example, Every now and then I long for a piece of chocolate, or We take long walks every now and again, or Every once in a while he'll call, or Every so often she washes the car. The first term dates from the first half of the 1700s, the last from the mid-1900s. Also see from time to time; once in a while.
See also: and, every, now

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LabanLAY-bən (English)Biblical
XandraKSAHN-drahDutch
Donaldinadah-nawl-DEE-naScottish
BriarBRIE-ərEnglish (Rare)
WestonWES-tənEnglish
MargoMAHR-goEnglish