English / phrase
Once in a lifetime
MEANING IN ENGLISH
an exceptionally rare, monumental, or unique experience unlikely to happen again
In context
01
Standing atop the snow-covered Himalayan peak during sunrise was a breathtaking, once in a lifetime spectacle.
02
Winning a full scholarship to study classical literature at Cambridge is a genuine once in a lifetime opportunity.
Synonyms
Rare experience,unique opportunity,once-in-a-century moment
Antonyms
Commonplace occurrence,everyday event,routine happening
Collocations
Once in a lifetime opportunity,once in a lifetime experience,once in a lifetime adventure