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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Depending on your perspective, this brittleness either creates massive incentive for plans to do their best for Medicare beneficiaries day in and day out. Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 For this reason, our team of expert editors tests the best kitchen tools and appliances extensively, for hours and hours—in their own kitchens and in our test kitchen—day in and day out all year. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2024 Companies in this sector produce essential products that people use day in and day out. Joel Johnson, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 My partner in life deserves someone by her side day in and day out, not someone that calls on lunch break to check in. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024 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 12 Nov. 2024.

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