What is another word for once in a blue moon?
Pronunciation:
[ wˈɒns ɪn ɐ blˈuː mˈuːn], [ wˈɒns ɪn ɐ blˈuː mˈuːn], [ w_ˈɒ_n_s ɪ_n ɐ b_l_ˈuː m_ˈuː_n]
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Synonyms for Once in a blue moon:
adv.
• hardly (adverb)- sparsely,
- barely,
- no way,
- simply,
- slightly,
- not quite,
- somewhat,
- almost inconceivably,
- pretty near,
- not likely,
- only,
- perceptibly,
- detectably,
- almost not,
- not much,
- practically,
- gradually,
- imperceptibly,
- sporadically,
- faintly,
- comparatively,
- just,
- not noticeably,
- no more than,
- only just,
- with trouble,
- not at all,
- not often,
- Scantly,
- not by much,
- not markedly,
- by no means,
- not a bit,
- by a hair,
- not measurably,
- not notably.
adv
• every now and then (adverb) • hardly (adverb) • now and then (adverb) • Other relevant words: (adverb)n.
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- seldom.
Other synonyms:
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- rare.
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- little.
How to use "Once in a blue moon" in context?
Once in a blue moon, something will happen that will completely surprise you. It could be a lucky break at work, a fantastic deal on a product you were eyeing, or perhaps a close call with a dangerous situation. Whether it's good or bad, a once in a blue moon event is always an exciting moment.
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