more often than not

Idioms  

1. Also, often as not. Fairly frequently, more than or at least half the time, as in More often than not we'll have dinner in the den, or Dean and Chris agree on travel plans, often as not. [First half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

Some of this is to look more desirable, he says, but more often than not his clients are focused on health and longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"The fact he is so consistent tells me his shot selection is more often than not right," Dasgupta says.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

And more often than not, it’s what takes a meal from “almost there” to finished — because, at this point, I know myself: I want a sauce.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Companies beat earnings estimates more often than not, but the current pace is particularly impressive.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

By lamplight he would read her poetry and ask her opinion on everything, more often than not deciding that she was right.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• naturally
• normally
• occasionally
• often
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes