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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The whole wallet is also RFID-blocking for extra security day in and day out. Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026 Still, simply being aware of the benefits doesn’t always translate into sticking to a resolution to exercise more, day in and day out. Leying Tang, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026 This is really a testament to how hard our team works, day in and day out, year after year, practicing our craft with passion, precision and grace. Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026 Reverence, however, is still out here in sub-zero temperatures, day in and day out. Ed Bok Lee, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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