# these days

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/these-days
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

at the present time, especially when you compare it to the past.

## Examples

- I do not watch much television these days.
- Many people prefer to work from home these days instead of commuting to an office every morning.
- While the village was once a quiet farming community, it has transformed into a bustling tourist destination these days, losing much of its original charm.

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