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Once in a blue moon

Definition something that occurs very rarely
Examples 1) The rise of China as a superpower happens once in a blue moon in human history.

2) Once in a blue moon, I stumble upon a hidden gem while exploring the city.
Etymology The phrase originated from a misinterpretation of the term "blue moon," referring to third full moon in a season, and symbolizes something that occurs very infrequently.
Synonyms rare, unusual
 
 

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A dime a dozen

 

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A Piece of Work

 

A shot in the dark

 

Add up to a can of beans

 

Age before beauty

 

Ahead of the curve

 

All eyes

 

All thumbs

 

An eagle eye

 

Answering one's calling

 

As good as gold

 

Ask for her hand

 

At great length

 

At the drop of a hat

 

At the end of the rope

 

Back to the salt mines

 

Bad apple

 

Be there or be square

 

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Bear fruit

 

Beard the lion

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Beat oneself up

 

Beat the odds

 

Beg the question

 

Below the belt

 

Bend over backward

 

Best of both worlds

 

Beyond the pale

 

Bite my head off

 

Bite the dust

 

Blind spot

 

Bob's your uncle

 

Bore the pants off

 

Born and bred

 

Bosom friend

 

Bread and butter

 

Break it down for you

 

Bring home the bacon

 

Bring out the big guns

 

Bring someone to heel

 

Burn someone up

 

Bursting at the seams 

 

Bust one's back

 

Butter both sides of the bread

 

Butterflies in the stomach

 

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