Search from various English teachers...
China flagAlex Xu
What's the difference between the sentences below? I make it to the library on and off. I make it to the library now and again. I make it to the library every so often. I make it to the library from time to time. I make it to the library every once in a while. I make it to the library once in a blue moon. Q: How often do I make it to the library?

Answers · 2

2
They are arranged in decreasing order of frequency. "On and off" is a slight bit more often than "now and again", but they're roughly synonymous. "Every so often and "from time to time" are also roughly synonymous and happen somewhat less often than the first two. "Every once in a while" means that quite some time passes between your visits. The last one means you very, very rarely go to the library -- a literal blue moon occurs very rarely under extreme atmospheric conditions -- most people never see one. You might as well not have a library card at all. ;)
0
I think that they all roughly mean the same, except once in a blue moon which means very rarely, almost never

Still haven’t found your answers?

Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!

Start Learning Today