day in and day out

idiomatic phrase

variants or day in, day out
: for an indefinite number of successive days
does the same thing at work day in and day out

Examples of day in and day out in a Sentence

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Since November 2023, Harlow has been waiting day in and day out at the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter for someone to give her a chance. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 This kid was bullied day in and day out for not having a dragon egg like the rest of the kids in the family. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 30 June 2024 Depending on your perspective, this brittleness either creates massive incentive for plans to do their best for Medicare beneficiaries day in and day out. Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 For this reason, our team of expert editors tests the best kitchen tools and appliances extensively, for hours and hours—in their own kitchens and in our test kitchen—day in and day out all year. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for day in and day out 

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of day in and day out was in 1824

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“Day in and day out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20in%20and%20day%20out. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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