English · Greetings & Phrases
every now and then
/ˈɛvri naʊ ænd ðɛn/
[/ˈɛvri naʊ ænd ðɛn/]
occasionally
Intermediatephrase
Definition
From time to time; occasionally.
Example
Every now and then we visit our grandparents.
Every now and then we visit our grandparents.
Etymology
A combination of 'now' and 'then' to describe occasional occurrence.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in casual speech about frequency.