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24th October 2024

Day in, day out

We use this expression to talk about something that is repetitive and probably negative or boring.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
How are you getting on with your job?
Not so good. I do the same things day in, day out. It's very dull.
Example 2
I could never work in a factory.
Nor me. I couldn't do a job where everything's the same day in, day out.

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