"as often as not" in Indonesian
Definition
Ungkapan ini berarti sesuatu terjadi cukup sering atau sekitar setengah waktu; kemungkinan terjadi atau tidak hampir sama.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Ungkapan ini agak formal dan terkesan lawas, kebanyakan dipakai di tulisan. Biasanya ada di awal atau tengah kalimat.
Examples
As often as not, he forgets his keys at home.
**Sering kali** dia lupa kunci di rumah.
We eat out for dinner as often as not.
Kami makan malam di luar **sering kali**.
As often as not, it rains here in the afternoon.
**Sering kali**, di sini hujan turun pada sore hari.
She'll cancel plans as often as not, so don't be surprised.
Dia akan membatalkan rencana **sering kali**, jadi jangan heran.
The train is late as often as not during rush hour.
Kereta sering terlambat pada jam sibuk **sering kali**.
He stays late at work as often as not when there's a big project.
Kalau ada proyek besar, dia **sering kali** lembur di kantor.