From day to day
Example: She learns something new from day to day at school.
Definition
"From day to day" is an expression meaning something happens every day or continuously over a period of time, typically referring to routine or ongoing activities. For example, it describes how she learns something new from day to day at school, indicating daily progress.
Etymology
The phrase "from day to day" originates from Old English, where 'day' has long been used to denote a 24-hour period. The repetition emphasizes continuity and regularity. Did you know? Using 'from day to day' highlights the ongoing nature of an action without interruption.
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"From day to day" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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