Example: She works day in day out without taking a break.
Definition
"Day in day out" is an expression used to describe something that happens continuously or repeatedly every day, without change or interruption. For example, it emphasizes routine or persistent activity, as in 'She works day in day out without taking a break.'
The phrase "day in day out" originates from a straightforward repetition of the word 'day' to emphasize the continuous and unchanging nature of an action occurring every day. It dates back to at least the 16th century and is a simple, rhythmic way to express constancy or persistence.
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"Day in day out" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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