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 network evening newscasts are still considered the flagships of the broadcast news divisions, the anchor chairs where legends like Cronkite, Jennings, Brokaw, Walters and Rather informed the nation day in and day out, and reassured them in times of tumult and crisis. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025 The two spend ample time analyzing Holmes’ swing, making adjustments when things go awry and having a devoted plan day in and day out. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025 Now, if McLaughlin, Badie or Watson is just more productive day in and day out during training camp, he could get passed up. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 May 2025 Just the sheer quantity must be a massive burden day in and day out. Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 19 May 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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