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X times a day

idiom
Meaning

You use this to say how many times something happens during one day. For example, 'twice a day' means two times in a day.


Examples
SIMPLE

You should brush your teeth two times a day.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor told me to take this medicine three times a day with my meals.

COMPLEX

To maintain optimal hydration throughout the summer heat, the athlete consumed water at least six times a day.

Last updated April 22, 2026