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[sabrinawaiz]

Dear teachers,

Like the phrase 'Once in a blue moon' which refers to a very rare event, can anyone think of a phrase that conveys the meaning of an event that occurs once in a while or occasionally?

Can anyone provide the most commonly used phrases (by native speakers) for these situations?

--> Very rare event - Once in a blue moon

--> Rare event - ?

--> Not so common event - ?

--> Common everyday event - ?

Thank you,

Sabrina.

[Philo Kevetch]

Hello Sabrina Waiz -

'once in a lifetime' --> very rare event

'once in a blue moon' --> rare event

'now and then' --> not so common (occasionally)

'time and (time) again' --> common eveyday (repeatedly)

Philo

[sabrinawaiz]

Dear Philo Kevetch,

Thank you for your quick reply.

Sabrina