Meaning of once in a purple moon | Babel Free

Definitions

Extremely rarely; almost never.

idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

“However, in spite all of our complainings, there was a distinct pleasure in shopping along this street, because once in a purple moon, one did strike a really nice model and so very reasonable, that one wondered how the manufacturer could afford to bring it out at the price.”

“Once in a purple moon, it may be necessary for the top men to settle some awful impasse between themselves.”

“Again, these usually show up in major currency auctions, only once in a purple moon would a dealer have one in stock.”

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