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(every) once in a while (every) once in a whileOccasionally; 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, whileonce in a whileOccasionally, not very often, as in Once in a while I enjoy going fishing. [Mid-1800s] Also see every now and then; from time to time. See also: once, whileonce (or every once) in a while from time to time; occasionally. 1989 Annie Dillard The Writing Life Every once in a while Rahm saw a peephole in the clouds and buzzed over for a look. See also: once, while(every) ˌonce in a ˈwhile occasionally: We go to the theatre once in a while, but there’s not much worth seeing. OPPOSITE: all the timeSee also: once, while every once in a while From time to time; occasionally.See also: every, once, while |