once in a lifetime

once in a lifetime
once in a lifetime phrase
a once in a lifetime experience is very unusual or special
Thesaurus: happening only oncesynonym
Main entry: lifetime

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once in a ˈlifetime idiom
used to describe sth special that is not likely to happen to you again

An opportunity like this comes once in a lifetime.

a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Main entry:lifetimeidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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