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What does once in a blue moon mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word once in a blue moon? Here's what it means.

Adverb
  1. (idiomatic) Very rarely; very infrequently.
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He was the guy who came along once in a blue moon to save the country.
Even if you only need your torch once in a blue moon, the EVERLight will be a true companion for ever.
If Nadine only enjoys fry-ups and mash once in a blue moon and the rest of the time she follows a strict diet then she should say so.
It only happens to me once in a blue moon that I can make no forward progress.
You could forgive him for a snit here, a tantrum there, an errant expletive in front of an impressionable young fan once in a blue moon.
A Canadian minister should be in the United States each and every working day to advocate and educate American lawmakers and interest groups, potential allies, not just a visit once in a blue moon.

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