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Free Spirit English / September 5, 2019

5. Once in a Blue Moon – Learn English Idioms with Videos

Are there any childhood friends that you see once in a blue moon? Or places you adore, but don’t have time to visit often? In today’s video, Dara shares a handy idiom for describing these rarely occurring events or experiences.

Enjoy the video below!

Learn English - Everyday Idioms #5. Once in a Blue Moon

Transcript

If you get two full moons in one month, the second one is called a blue moon. This is a pretty rare event, so this phrase means very rarely.

But how do we use this phrase in context? Let’s see:

  • I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon. The last movie I saw was… Avatar, I think.
  • Anne isn’t much of a drinker. She’ll have a glass of champagne once in a blue moon, like at a wedding or whatever, but that’s about it.
  • Paul and I used to hang out all the time, but now we only see each other once in a blue moon.

So, what do you do once in a blue moon?

Practice

Now, take a look at the questions below and see if you can use this phrase in a sentence.

  • Are there any friends from school that you fell out of touch with? Do you run into them from time to time around your hometown?
  • Are there any hobbies that you enjoyed as a child or a teen that you rarely participate in now?
  • What kind of treats do you give yourself on a really special occasion? A tasty cake? A bottle of Champagne? A trip to the spa?

Let us know in the comments section below!

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