Ara
once in a lifetime
01
hayatta bir kere
used for referring to a very special opportunity that most likely will not be offered more than once to someone
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "once in a lifetime" and when to use it?
The idiom "once in a lifetime" is believed to have emerged in the English language as a figurative expression to describe a unique or extraordinary event that is unlikely to happen again in a person's lifetime. It is often used when describing travel experiences to extraordinary destinations, witnessing natural phenomena like eclipses or meteor showers, participating in significant cultural or sporting events, or encountering rare opportunities in one's personal or professional life.
Example
They experience moments that happen only once in a lifetime.
He feels that this chance only comes once in a lifetime.
once-in-a-lifetime
01
ömründe bir kez yaşanacak, bir daha asla yaşanmayacak
extremely rare or unique and is not likely to be repeated or experienced again in one's lifetime
Example
Being able to attend the Olympics in person is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people.
Olimpiyatlara şahsen katılabilmek, çoğu insan için ömründe bir kez yaşanacak, bir daha asla yaşanmayacak bir fırsattır.
Being part of the Commonwealth Games has been a once in a lifetime experience.
Commonwealth Oyunları'nın bir parçası olmak, ömründe bir kez yaşanacak, bir daha asla yaşanmayacak bir deneyim oldu.
