on occasion

Idioms and Phrases

From time to time, now and then, as in Nell has been known to eat meat on occasion . This usage, first in the form of upon occasion , replaced by occasion about 1600.

Example Sentences

Did the cinematographer ever turn to you, Jesse, and say, “At least the donkey hit his mark on occasion”?

From Los Angeles Times

He would wear the appropriate religious attire for each setting, sometimes knelt in supplication and on occasion was moved to tears by sermons.

From BBC

Trump's speech made it clear, as well, that the expanding circle of people whose Americanness he denies now includes white people who oppose him, or even just dare tell the truth on occasion about him.

From Salon

Several individuals familiar with The Times’ board say that Soon-Shiong has intervened only on occasion, including in the 2020 presidential primary season, when he decided that The Times should not name a favorite.

From Los Angeles Times

Ideally, she said appointments would be every four weeks, but on occasion she’s had to wait as long as 12 weeks for injections which need to be carried out in hospital.

From BBC

Related Words

• every now and then
• every so often
• infrequently
• intermittently
• now and again
• occasionally
• periodically
• sporadically