at one time or another

at one time or another

In some non-specific instance. My allergies usually act up at one time or another in the spring. At one time or another in your life, you'll need a lawyer.
See also: another, one, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at one time or another

On various separate occasions. For example, At one time or another I've considered replacing the furnace, but so far I haven't done so . [Early 1600s]
See also: another, one, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • at one time
  • at a time
  • (old) stamping ground
  • a home from home
  • (old) stomping ground
  • (one's) old stamping ground
  • (one's) old stomping ground
  • (it's) time to push along
  • any time means no time
  • any day
References in periodicals archive
At one time or another every one of them has been described, but only Woodward has integrated most of them, and that was not his primary purpose.
Can the president think?