once in a while

Idioms and Phrases

Occasionally, not very often, as in Once in a while I enjoy going fishing . [Mid-1800s] Also see every now and then ; from time to time .

Example Sentences

Friends tell him he needs to take a vacation once in a while, he says, but he has no interest.

From Los Angeles Times

"I will miss him so much and hope he haunts me once in a while," she added.

From BBC

Scioscia says he could communicate with Fernando well enough to go out to the mound once in a while and discuss pitches.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump may not ever eat a vegetable but I'd guess even Republicans like to eat a salad once in a while.

From Salon

And every once in a while, you’ll come across a movie that features bearer bonds as the mark of choice.

From Salon