more often than not

[jeanpon]

Hi there,
I've come up with some problem ,and wish to get help.what does "more often than not "mean?Is it similar to usually?
regards,
xiaoxiao

[David L.]

Yes. It is a way of saying that 'something happens more often than it doesn't happen', and so, it is more usual for it to occur.
" Food is scarce and more often than not/and usually they go hungry."