most of the time
idiom
: on most occasions : usually
Sometimes I go out for lunch, but most of the time I bring my own lunch to work.
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Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
But most of the time, hiding stuff from them doesn’t work.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
These averages mask substantial variation between those with jobs that can more easily be done remotely and those who must report to the office most of the time.
—Christos Makridis, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
Fortunately, most of the time, getting rid of them is straightforward.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
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