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What does "Once in a Blue Moon" mean?

Sofia Ioannou
Sofia Ioannou
What does "Once in a Blue Moon" mean?
Hey Miss! I'm curious about what the phrase "once in a blue moon" means. It's popped up in conversation with my little one, and I'd love to understand it better.
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Last update: 6 months ago
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Mary Garcia
Mary Garcia
Mary Ga. - Tutor account
Near Native Speaker
Philippines

Hello, Sofia Loannou!


This phrase refers to something extremely rare happening. It can be a natural phenomenon just like seeing other planets from our sky. “The possibility of seeing another planet from Earth is once in a blue moon.” 


This phrase can also describe someone’s action happening occasionally. For example, “She cleans her room once in a blue moon that’s why she can’t invite her friends to her room.”

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