Frequency: English Vocabulary List

in way that continues to happen all the time with no stop

"She worked day and night."

"The emergency services worked day and night to rescue those affected by the devastating natural disaster."

at any given hour, particularly a time that is late

"They work at all hours."

"The dedicated doctor was known to be available to her patients at all hours, day or night."

used for referring to a frequent change from something to another

"Things change from day to day."

"The political situation in the region was volatile, with alliances and public opinion shifting significantly from day to day."

nearly all the time

"Nine times out of ten, it rains."

"Nine times out of ten, the team's strategy to play defensively proves to be successful in winning games."

in a way that is not continuous or regular

"It rained off and on all day."

"It rained off and on all day so we never knew whether to take an umbrella or leave it at home."

used for saying that something can only happen on very rare occasions

"I see him once in a blue moon."

"My brother visits us once in a blue moon because he lives in Australia and works very hard."

used for referring to a very special opportunity that most likely will not be offered more than once to someone

"This is a once in a lifetime trip."

"Visiting the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu is a truly once in a lifetime experience for any history enthusiast."

in a single action, without delay or hesitation

"He ate the cake in one fell swoop."

"The company decided to restructure its entire department in one fell swoop to improve efficiency."

in a manner that is consistent

"The hospital works twenty-four seven."

"The dedicated emergency services operate twenty-four seven, ensuring help is always available when needed."

on multiple occasions

"It happened time after time."

"Time after time, she has shown incredible resilience in overcoming every challenge she has faced."

used to describe a person who always manages to arrive or get things done at the agreed or proper time

"He arrives regular as clockwork."

"She is as regular as clockwork and always finishes her work on time."

used to describe something that happens at fixed intervals or follows a consistent pattern without fail

"It is regular as clockwork."

"The train arrived at the station, as regular as clockwork, precisely at noon."