Every Now And Then for Dummies

Hey there! So, "every now and then" is a phrase we use to talk about something that happens occasionally, but not very often. It's like when you're waiting for a bus - it doesn't come every minute, but it also doesn't only come once a year. It comes every now and then - maybe every 10 or 15 minutes. So, when we say "every now and then," we're talking about something that happens once in a while, but not on a regular schedule.

Another way to think about it is like a surprise visit from a friend. Your friend doesn't come over every single day, but they also don't only come once a year. They come over every now and then, just every once in a while.

So, when you hear someone say "every now and then," they're talking about something that happens occasionally, not very often, but also not super rare. It's just something that happens from time to time. I hope that helps you understand what "every now and then" means! Keep an eye out for it in your reading and see if you can spot it in any books or stories. It's a pretty common phrase, so I'm sure you'll start noticing it all over the place!