once in a while

Adverb

idiomatic not-comparable

(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.

Japanese Meaning

たまに / 時折 / ときどき

I like to take long walks once in a while to clear my mind.

気分をすっきりさせるために、たまに長い散歩をします。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.

He used to drop into my chambers once in a while to smoke, and was first-rate company. When I gave a dinner there was generally a cover laid for him.