# over the course of

idiom · CEFR C1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/over-the-course-of
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

during a specific period of time while something is happening.

## Examples

- We learned a lot over the course of the day.
- Over the course of the meeting, the team discussed several new ideas for the project.
- Over the course of his long career, the professor published many books that changed how people understand history.

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