more often than not

1. Also, often as not. Fairly frequently, more than or at least half the time, as in More often than not we'll have dinner in the den, or Dean and Chris agree on travel plans, often as not. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

We may only be three games into the new Premier League season, but more often than not VAR is once again dominating post-match discussion.

From BBC

"Which is not great for hitting irons because its harder to control the depth of the club, and you are going to hit it heavier more often than not," he said.

From BBC

“People, more often than not, fall from the same exact location and are found lying in the same exact position every time.”

From Los Angeles Times

Headquarters are, more often than not, just beige office parks where people say things like “synergy” and “Q4 snack innovation.”

From Salon

If it has any worth at all, “Happy Gilmore 2” will at least be irrefutable proof that, more often than not, the humor we loved decades ago will age.

From Salon

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