If you do something throughout the year that doesn't necessarily mean that you do it every day of the year. What it does mean is that you do it pretty regularly during the year. For example, you might do it once a week during every month. If you only do something every once in a while, say you do it occasionally.
Please explain the highlighed group of words.
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The meaning follows the phrase in your text, Gary: Every once in a while = occasionally; from time to time; sometimes
— Mister Micawber
The meaning follows the phrase in your text, Gary: Every once in a while = occasionally; from time to time; sometimes
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