once in a lifetime



once in a lifetime

only likely to happen once in someone's life Opportunities to play in the Cup Final only come once in a lifetime so we've got to make the most of it.
See also: lifetime, once

once in a lifetime

Extremely rare, especially as an opportunity. For example, An offer like that will come just once in a lifetime. This phrase, often used hyperbolically, was first recorded in 1854. Also see of one's life.
See also: lifetime, once

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LeÓN-Spanish
Jaan-Estonian
Zuberi-Eastern African, Swahili
EdmÉ-French (Archaic)
RemusREE-məs (English)Roman Mythology, Romanian
Toni (2)TON-eeEnglish