Chunk: now-and-then
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: An idiomatic phrase meaning occasionally, from time to time, or not very often. It is often expanded to "every now and then."
💬 Contextual Examples
- *I don't eat much sugar, but I do enjoy a piece of chocolate now and then.
- *We still meet up for lunch every now and then.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: He goes to the theater every now and ______, but mostly he watches movies at home.
Answer:
then
Practice 2: I like to take a long weekend trip ______ and then to escape the city.
Answer:
now
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: now