day-to-day
adjective
occurring each day; daily.
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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
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"Those are important measures, but they don't necessarily capture changes in self-esteem, relationship quality, or other day-to-day experiences."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
“The school won’t allow us to practice until Wednesday and we’ll still be day-to-day after that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
A club statement said there will be "no changes to the day-to-day operations, leadership or strategy at the club" as a result of Clearlake assuming full control.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Look at how much of your day-to-day could be handled by a tool or an automated process,” Jay said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
She had no gift for small perturbations, mean-spirited resentments, concealed envies, works of charity, faded endearments, ordinary friendly politeness, or day-to-day acts of kindness.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
As an American, you’re aware, I’m sure, that how we are portrayed in the news and pop culture is not all that accurate compared with how many of us behave day to day.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Researchers say the results indicate that multivitamins may help older adults preserve their ability to function from day to day, potentially through benefits involving cognitive health, circulation, and physical endurance.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
And it can change from day to day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Bob Sternfels, McKinsey’s global managing partner, will continue to run the firm day to day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
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