Once in a blue moon meaning
What does the saying 'Once in a blue moon' mean?
Idiom: Once in a blue moon
Meaning:
If something happens once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely indeed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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