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UKfrom day to day
/fɹɒm dˈeɪ tə dˈeɪ/
/fɹʌm dˈeɪ tə dˈeɪ/from day to day
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What is the origin of the idiom "from day to day" and when to use it?
The idiom "from day to day" has its origins in Middle English and has been in use for centuries. Its roots can be traced back to Old English and the Germanic language family. Over time, it became a commonly used expression in the English language to convey the idea of ongoing, day-by-day developments, routines, or occurrences.
Examples
1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average might swing thousands of points from day to day, even as the economic data stays the same.
2. It depends from day to day.
3. Ultimately, symmetry is what allows both science AND football to function - if the laws of the universe (or the rules of football) changed from day to day, we wouldn't be able to repeat experiments, make predictions, or know what plays to practice.
4. The struggling artist decided to live from day to day, pursuing his passion while accepting the uncertainty of his financial situation.
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