I visit my parents now and again.
now and again
idiomSynonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.
Although I usually prefer coffee, I enjoy a cup of tea now and again to relax.
The old lighthouse keeper would gaze out at the horizon, watching the distant ships pass by now and again amidst the heavy fog.
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any time now
Very soon.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
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here we go again
An expression of frustration upon seeing or hearing something bad repeated.
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now and then
Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.
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now for
Used to introduce something that is to occur or be presented next.
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now or never
At this sole opportunity or time, or not at all.
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now you mention it
Used to precede another comment about something just mentioned.
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now you're cooking
Used to praise someone for adopting a more effective or suitable method or approach, or to signal that progress is being made.