"as often as not" and "as often than not"

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(1) as often as not (2) as often than notI have one textbook claiming that the possibility is "5 out of 10" in (1), and "more than 5 out of 10" in (2). Is tha really true? In other words the author (not a native speaker of English) is claiming that (2) refers to a larger possibility than (1) does.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

(1) as often as not This is a standard phrase.

(2) as often than not This phrase is incorrect, 'than' does not work here.

Best wishes, Clive

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"as often as not" and "as often than not"

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