Year in, year out

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adverb

Happening every year in a consistent and unchanging way.

They visit their family on holidays, year in, year out.
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Often appears as...

  • they work year in
  • year out

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Happening every year in a consistent and unchanging way.

They visit their family on holidays, year in, year out.
Visual representation of "year in, year out" - Happening every year in a consistent and unchanging way

Often appears as...

  • they work year in
  • year out

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Unchanging Routine

Expresses something done with such regularity it becomes a fixed part of life, without change.

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He goes jogging at 6 am, year in, year out.
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Not Just Holidays

'Year in, year out' isn't limited to annual events but includes regular occurrences.

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She has attended the book club meetings, year in, year out.
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Emotional Implication

Can imply a sense of monotony or steadfastness depending on the context.

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The couple celebrated their anniversary the same way, year in, year out.
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