Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
once-in-a-blue-moon
idiom
/ˌwʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/
Definition
A rare event that happens very infrequently.
Examples
- I only go to the cinema once-in-a-blue-moon.
- My brother visits us once-in-a-blue-moon.
- She eats dessert once-in-a-blue-moon, as she prefers to stay healthy.
Meaning
The phrase ‘once-in-a-blue-moon’ describes something that occurs very rarely or seldom. It is often used to emphasize the infrequency of an event.
Synonyms
- once in a while
- rarely
- infrequently
