more often than not
Usually; more than half the time; more likely to be the case than not to be the case.
Near-synonyms: commonly, frequently; usually; see also Thesaurus:usually
often
UK /ˈɒfən/ US /ˈɔfən/
adv 1adj 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
better, enough, new, plural, pretentious, rich, skeptical, used
Rich people are often pretentious about their expensive cars and designer clothes.
VERB + OFTEN
come, fearing, form, joking, remarks, said, show, trains
She often made joking remarks at meetings to lighten the mood.
OFTEN + NOUN
buses, case, misers, mother, museum, possession, refers, rumination
The museum often closes early on Mondays, so we always call ahead before visiting.
PREP.
about, in, since, than, with
People often argue about politics at dinner parties.
ADV.
quite, seriously
She quite often forgets to lock the door when she leaves in the morning.
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