Every so often

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adverb

Used to show that something happens occasionally, not regularly.

He goes to visit his grandma every so often.
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Often appears as...

  • appear every so often
  • use every so often
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Frequency Varies

The exact frequency is vague—'every so often' implies different intervals for different activities or contexts.

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She cleans the attic every so often.
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Non-scheduled

It implies no fixed schedule or plan—it happens when it happens.

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He checks the old email account every so often.
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Informal Tone

Common in casual conversation, but less likely in formal writing.

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Every so often, we meet up for a casual game of soccer.
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