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[learner12]

Hello, teachers!!

(1) I want to have barbecue parties from time to time.

(2) I want to have barbecue parties from times to times.

I know that (1) is wrong and (2) is correct. However, why can't you say (2)=from times to times? Can you have another meaning in from times to times? Times are eras or ages in this case?

Thank you in advance.

[pugachevV]

1. is correct and 2 is wrong.
From time to time is a set phrase. It means occasionally.

[learner12]

Dear pugachevV:

Thank you so much for your explanation.

I remembered the set phrase today.

Take care.