ever and again

Idioms and Phrases

Now and then, occasionally. For example, We visit her ever and again . This phrase has largely replaced the earlier ever and anon , dating from the late 1500s, but is less common than every now and then . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

Only in time is truth revealed. …and ever and again after the world has complacently dodged and compromised with, and skillfully evaded a great evil, there shines, suddenly, a great white light — an unwavering, unflickering brightness, blinding by its all-seeing brilliance, making the whole world simply a light and a darkness — a right and a wrong.

From Salon

In May 2021, Trump released a statement saying, "It will soon be brought to a Louisiana service facility for the completion of work, inspection and updating of Rolls-Royce engines, and a brand new paint job. When completed, it will be better than ever, and again used at upcoming rallies!"

From Salon

As we walked along westward, he was recognised ever and again by some face in the crowd of the streets, and whenever that happened he talked louder to me; but he never otherwise recognised anybody, or took notice that anybody recognised him.

From Literature

Do what he would, and love me though he did, the light left his face ever and again, and a film came over the placid look at the white ceiling.

From Literature

Ever and again, the same topics cycle through.

From Los Angeles Times