every once in a while
(every) once in a while
Occasionally; sometimes. I don't travel often, but every once in a while I just need to get away from the city. My mom has sweets once in a while but mostly eats only healthy foods.
See also: once, while
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
every once in a while
From time to time; occasionally.
See also: every, once, while
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- (every) once in a while
- once in a while
- at once
- all at once
- stampede out of
- stampede out of (some place)
- fortune knocks once at every man's door
- once more
- once and for all
- double-dipping