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once in a while

once in a while (wans in a wail)

Idiom Time and Frequency

Signification

sometimes, but not very often

parfois, mais pas très souvent (parfois, mais pas très souvent)

Phrases d'exemple

"I enjoy eating out once in a while, but I prefer home-cooked meals."

"J'aime manger à l'extérieur de temps en temps, mais je préfère les repas faits maison." (j'aime manger à l'extérieur **de temps en temps**, mais je préfère les repas faits maison.)

Expressions Connexes

set the trend

to start something new that others begin to follow

be accountable for

to be responsible for something and able to explain it

a step in the right direction

a small action that leads to progress towards a goal

down and out

feeling hopeless and defeated

a leopard can't change its spots

someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristi...

Cut your losses

To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.