
once in a lifetime
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once-in-a-lifetime /ˌwʌnt.sɪnəˈlaɪf.taim/
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English Dictionaryonce in a lifetimeonly likely to happen once in a person's life:
An opportunity as good as this arises once in a lifetime. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
once-in-a-lifetime /ˌwʌnt.sɪnəˈlaɪf.taim/ adjective [before noun]describes an experience or opportunity that is very special because it is the only time you will be able to benefit from it:
A tour of Australia is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsonce in a lifetimeonly 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. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
once-in-a-lifetimeonce in a lifetime - only likely to happen once in someone's life.
Enter this competition to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Caribbean. (always before noun)
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once in a lifetimesomething that will never occur again in one's lifetime
I felt that only once in a lifetime would I get a chance to see my favorite singer perform.
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