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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Having a growth mindset and always thinking about tomorrow’s problems to solve keeps you both better at business and more fulfilled and motivated day in and day out. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 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 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 18 Dec. 2024.

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