by the day

Idioms and Phrases

Also, by the hour or week or month or year . According to a specific time period, as in I'm renting this car by the day , or He's being paid by the hour . This usage generally describes some kind of rate. [1400s]

Example Sentences

Ongoing court rulings in these cases have been shaping this race by the day.

From BBC

Amidst the shock and trauma in Valencia, the outpouring of solidarity is growing by the day.

From BBC

“Unimaginably, the situation is getting worse by the day,” Türk said.

From BBC

“This outbreak of H5N1 is getting more concerning by the day.”

From Los Angeles Times

That makes Trump and his minions more dangerous by the day.

From Salon