day in and day out

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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But years drag on with no news of the king’s whereabouts, and more than 100 suitors loiter in his palace day in and day out, vying to woo Penelope and take the throne. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Celebrating special holidays are one way to boost the spirits of the preemies' parents, who are in the unit day in and day out as their little ones grow and gain strength, a hospital spokesperson said. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2026 As news items like this continue to stream across our screens, day in and day out, people are right to be concerned that their daily lives will suffer. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 Obviously not—besides the questionable hygiene practice, wearing the same thing day in and day out is uninspired and oftentimes inappropriate for the situation at hand. Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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