from time to time

Idioms and Phrases

Occasionally, once in a while. For example, From time to time we play bridge with the Carters . [Late 1300s] Also see at times ; every now and then ; once in a while .

Example Sentences

Lance Stroll clearly has talent - he put a Racing Point on pole in the wet in Turkey in 2020, for example, and shows well from time to time.

From BBC

"Organizations tend to intervene when bosses are consistently abusive, but are more tolerant of leaders whose abusive behavior only shows through from time to time," Dr. Xu says.

From Science Daily

She could access her report online - which she checked from time to time – until one day the website disappeared.

From BBC

This topic comes up from time to time in circumstances such as those in Brazil on Sunday.

From BBC

You need to reach out to your friends for things from time to time.

From Salon