occasionally; erratically; now and again. (Reversible.)
I feel better off and on, but I'm not well yet.He only came to class on and off.
on and off
noun a cough. Rhyming slang UK, 1998
on and off
Irresolute; wavering in certainty or constancy; inconsistent. Commitment from the board regarding the merger of the two companies has been off and on since the plan was first proposed.Mike and I were pretty serious for about a year, but our relationship has been off and on ever since we graduated from high school.
on and off
and off and on
occasionally; erratically; now and again. I feel better off and on, but I'm not well yet.He only came to class on and off.