day-to-day

American  

[dey-tuh-dey] / ˈdeɪ təˈdeɪ /

adjective

1. occurring each day; daily.

   day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.

2. concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.

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day-to-day British  

adjective

1. routine; everyday

   day-to-day chores

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day to day Idioms  

1. Also, from day to day.

2. Continuously, without interruption, on a daily basis. For example, Running this office day to day is not an easy task . [Late 1800s]

3. 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 .

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Etymology

Origin of day-to-day

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

In the years following the surgery, she said her mobility and ability to carry out day-to-day tasks like getting washed and dressed and driving have been affected.

From BBC

He is also expected to continue in his role coordinating the day-to-day war effort and to maintain a high level of influence on military matters even after a new supreme leader is appointed, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It just determines what I'm going to do on a day-to-day basis," he said.

From Barron's

Here are five ways the conflict might affect your day-to-day life.

From BBC

He has been on court regularly this week and, even though the arrangement with Raducanu is on a day-to-day basis, it is possible that Petchey could resume the ad hoc role he had last spring.

From BBC

Related Words

• constantly
• everyday
• often
• periodic
• regular
• regularly
• routine