Meaning
Used to indicate that something happens frequently or follows a typical pattern.
Primary Function
Typicality opener
Communicative Purpose
Introduces an expectation of recurrence before stating a point or observation.
Pattern
As is often the case
Core Structure
As is often the case
Função primária
Typicality opener
Propósito comunicativo
Introduces an expectation of recurrence before stating a point or observation.
Situações de gatilho
When describing recurring events, habits, or outcomes in analysis, narratives, or observations.
Contextos
Everyday conversation, professional reports, academic writing, presentations.
Padrão
As is often the case
Estrutura central
As is often the case
Slots de substituição
The word 'often' can be substituted with 'sometimes', 'always', 'usually', or 'seldom' to convey different frequencies.
Colocados típicos
- when
- with
Substituições comuns
- As often happens
- As usual
- Typically
Erros comuns
Adding extra 'it' as in 'as it is often the case'
Similar / contraste
True to form, It's typical that
Interferências
Non-native speakers tend to add an article or auxiliary such as 'it'
Família do chunk
- Typicality discourse openers
Nuance
Conveys familiarity with recurring situations and builds credibility by signaling shared experience.
Efeito pragmático
Establishes authority on patterns, suggesting the speaker knows what normally occurs in similar contexts.
Dica de memória
As is often the case
Nota
This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written English to introduce a statement about a typical or recurring situation. It is often used to set the stage for an explanation or to highlight a pattern.
Upgrade path
From 'As usual' to 'Typically' to 'As is often the case'
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