off and on

/ˌɔf ən ˈɑn/
adjective
  1. Happening or existing in an irregular or intermittent way; not steady or continuous.
    • They have an off-and-on friendship that depends on their schedules.
    • The off-and-on rain made it hard to plan outdoor activities.
    • He has an off-and-on relationship with social media.
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adverb
  1. In a way that is not continuous; happening sometimes and then stopping for a while, then starting again.
    • The internet connection has been working off and on all day.
    • She has been studying French off and on for several years.
    • We dated off and on throughout college.
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