day to day

Idioms & Phrases

day to day

Also, from day to day.

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

  2. 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.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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