on an irregular basis

on an irregular basis

Not very often and/or in an inconsistent, irregular manner. The general manager drops into the restaurant on a pretty irregular basis, so the members of staff tend to be pretty laid back here.
See also: basis, irregular, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • on a regular basis
  • in fits and starts
  • by fits and starts
  • fits and starts
  • fits and starts, by
  • funny stuff
  • find (someone or something) a little off
  • find (someone or something) a bit off
  • sputter out
  • swiggled