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(every) now and again (every) now and againOccasionally; 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, nownow and againAlso, now and then. See every now and then. See also: again, and, now(every) now and aˈgain/ˈthen occasionally: We see each other every now and again. ♢ She sat by the window, looking out now and then to see if they were coming. ♢ ‘How often do you go to the theatre?’ ‘Now and then. Not often.’ OPPOSITE: all the time (2)See also: again, and, nowevery now and then/again From time to time; occasionally.See also: and, every, nownow and again/then Occasionally.See also: and, now |