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one and only

the famous and talented (person). (Used in theatrical introductions. See also my one and only.) And now—the one and only—Jane Smith! Let's have a big hand for the one and only Bob Jones!

See also: and, one

one and only

only This may be your one and only opportunity to meet her.

See also: and, one

one and only

One's only love; one's only sweetheart. For example, He swore she was his one and only, but the detective following him knew better. [c. 1900]

See also: and, one