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
[day-tuh-day]
/ 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
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After struggling with chronic knee injuries during his rookie season, Thiero will be “shut down for a couple of days,” Redick said, then be considered day-to-day while he ramps up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
While some larger businesses could dedicate staff to monitoring the application process, Richard spent the morning carrying out day-to-day work on the farm before returning to complete his submission.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
For Tedesco, who grew up Catholic in a small town, it was important to create a space on campus for Christian representation, where students like her could incorporate their faith in day-to-day life and community.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
A two-person management committee would assume day-to-day responsibilities, with Overdeck and Siegel each appointing their own delegate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
I counted on her small-minded interference in the day-to-day running of the school to keep attention diverted elsewhere, while I searched for the information I needed.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Because food and beverage consumption can vary considerably from day to day, self-reported dietary information does not always perfectly reflect people's usual habits.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
The veteran defensive lineman is day to day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He would frequently adjust his stance, sometimes even from day to day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Ian Driver, who runs Veterans Response and has been supporting Murray with food parcels, said the situation was "just wrong", with the veteran "surviving day to day".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
How the house changes day to day, and how Frank and Byrd find time to talk, but Frank hasn’t come to him.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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