every now and
(every) now and again
Occasionally; sometimes. I don't travel often, but every now and again I just need to get away from the city. My mom has sweets now and again but mostly eats only healthy foods.
See also: again, and, now
(every) now and then
Occasionally; sometimes. Josh does stop by the store every now and then, but I haven't seen him lately. I don't eat a lot of sweets, but every now and then I just need a piece of chocolate cake.
See also: and, now
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
every now and
then/again From time to time; occasionally.
See also: and, every, now
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- now and
- now and again
- now and again/then
- (every) now and again
- once and again
- we must do this again (sometime)
- over and over
- over and over (again)
- Let's do this again
- let's do this again (sometime)