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

Recent Examples on the Web The strong sense of connection and purpose that can come from building lasting relationships over many years is done by working together day in and day out. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024 Ethical leadership in general and accountable leadership in particular means doing these four things day in and day out. Bruce Weinstein, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 At the highest level, companies like Nathoo’s make schooling more accessible for those who have certain disabilities and can’t (or shouldn’t) venture out to their neighborhood school day in and day out. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 The dining team covers restaurants day in and day out. Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024 And just the incredible performance of our associates, day in and day out. Demarco Williams, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Snipers shoot the same round day in and day out and keep meticulous log books. Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2024 Significant adoption will require Al providers to open up the black box, be transparent about limitations and demonstrate through robust testing that businesses can count on these tools day in and day out. Michael Lee, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2024 The world has watched, day in and day out, as Israel has killed, displaced, and traumatized an entire people. Seyward Darby, Longreads, 16 Jan. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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