(as) often as not
(as) often as not
In most instances; usually; at least, if not more than, half the time. As often as not, Jamie's and David's debates end up turning into petty arguments. I find these introductory college courses to be, often as not, a rather boring waste of one's time.
See also: not, often
as often as not
Frequently; more than half the time. The phrase is not always preceded by the adverb "as." As often as not, I end up disliking coming back to my hometown for a visit. I'll have a drink with dinner often as not.
See also: not, often
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
often as not
see under more often than not.
See also: not, often
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
(as) ˌoften as ˈnot
,more ˌoften than ˈnot
frequently; usually: As often as not I watch TV after dinner.See also: not, often
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be like ships in the night
- be like ships that pass in the night
- be ships that pass in the night
- not for a second
- not for a minute
- not for a moment
- not for a instant
- not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
- aint
- ain't