Definition & Meaning of "Every now and then"

Every now and then

/ˈɛvɹɪ nˈaʊ and ðˈɛn/

/ˈɛvɹi nˈaʊ ænd ðˈɛn/

in a manner that happens occasionally or infrequently, without any fixed pattern or schedule

Example

We meet for lunch every now and then.

She rearranges her furniture every now and then.

Every now and then, a memory of our trip would pop up in our conversations.

During the business meeting, the executive's voice would cut out every now and then, causing some confusion among the participants.

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