I have thought about moving to the city many a time and oft.
many a time and oft
idiomFrequently.
Origin
disputed originRepetition for emphasis.
My grandfather warned me about the dangers of the forest, having walked those dark paths many a time and oft in his youth.
Though he claimed to have forgotten the old legends, the village elder had recounted them to the children many a time and oft throughout the long winter.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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borrowed time
A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.