Adverb of time once in a blue moon

informal very rarely: he comes round once in a blue moon [because a blue moon is a phenomenon that occurs only very rarely]

as a rule
usually, but not always: any architect knows that, as a rule, old buildings are more soundly built than new ones

every so often
from time to time; occasionally: every so often I need a laugh to stay sane

every now and again (or now and then)

from time to time; occasionally: I used to see him every now and then occasionally at infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then:we met up occasionally for a drink very occasionally the condition can result in death

once (or every once) in a while

from time to time; occasionally.

nine times out of ten

on nearly every occasion: nine times out of ten his customers will return even more satisfied

seldom not often; rarely:Islay is seldom visited by tourists he was seldom absent generally 1 [sentence adverb] in most cases; usually:the term of a lease is generally 99 years

Go shopping Go to the shops Do my homework Tidy up my room Rent a car Go out for a walk Work overtime Get married Go on a trip Give me some help

us some advice a cruise skiing for dinner the bank the washing up part-time my flat a villa for the summer divorced