day-to-day
adjective
occurring each day; daily.
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day-to-day
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day to day
day to dayAlso, from day to day.
day-to-day
American
[dey-tuh-dey]
/ ˈdeɪ təˈdeɪ /
adjective
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occurring each day; daily.
day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.
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concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.
day-to-day
British
adjective
day to day
Idioms
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Also, from day to day.
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Continuously, without interruption, on a daily basis. For example, Running this office day to day is not an easy task . [Late 1800s]
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live from day to day . Be interested only in immediate concerns, without thought for the future. For example, Jean lives from day to day, planning nothing in advance . Also see live for the moment .
Etymology
Origin of day-to-day
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
Example Sentences
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Authorities said Paez, whose monikers include “Carlitos” and “Carlitos Rugrats,” appeared to have named his faction after the Nickelodeon animated series “Rugrats,” a show about a group of toddlers and their day-to-day lives.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
Bagenstos: Through the years, the people and their representatives have made clear that there are a lot of things they don’t want to be decided based on day-to-day politics.
From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026
Having spent time away from the day-to-day grind of managing a top-flight club, it seems the former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz boss is ready for a return to coaching in the international arena.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Until now, McKinsey’s global managing partner has held the position while leading day-to-day operations at the same time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
When the court decision came down, of course I felt joy for my people and pride for what I had done, but my day-to-day problems overwhelmed me.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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