“more often than not” vs. "usually" I found following examples containing the phrase “more often than not.” 1. In winter the days are very short, and more often than not you’re driving with your headlights on. 2. These flowers will live through the winter more often than not 3. This kind of dog will grow up to be a good watchdog more often than not. I checked the dictionary, the phrase means “usually.” Why do you think people still use this phrase to express “usually” if one word alone is suffice to express the same idea? Or do you think there is a subtle difference between “usually” and “more often than not,” if so, what do you that is? Thanks