Once In A While (Adverb)
Meaning
Sporadically and infrequently; "he was arrogant and occasionally callous"; "open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees"; "they visit New York on occasion"; "now and again she would take her favorite book from the shelf and read to us"; "as we drove along, the beautiful scenery now and then attracted his attention".
Examples
- The team wins a game once in a while, but they're not very good overall.
- She's a bit of a loner and only goes out with friends once in a while.
- The restaurant has a special menu that they offer once in a while, but it's not always available.
- The company gives bonuses to its employees once in a while, but it's not a regular thing.
- The city hosts a big music festival once in a while, which attracts visitors from all over the world.