"many a time" meaning in English

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          "text": "Some months later (I tend to let grids ferment a while), I came upon GROUCHY LADYBUG, and that threw everything up in the air. I’ve read the story many a time to my kids, so I had to add it.",
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        "Many times, in many instances; often, frequently."
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        "Many times, in many instances; often, frequently."
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