more often than not

phrase

: happening more than half the time

He wins more often than not.

More often than not, I stay home instead of going out.

Examples of more often than not in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But more often than not, teens intentionally choose a new style that feels authentic to them, according to Roots. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Throughout much of the spring and summer of 2026, Michael Jackson has posthumously ruled one Billboard chart more often than not. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

And yet, more often than not, modern-day biopic films are disappointments, inert movies that fall into the same narrative traps, leaving audiences cold. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026

Having a trustworthy boundary target on the field more often than not can help open things up for Allen and the offense. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for more often than not

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot