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Once in a lifetime

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Non-recurring Event

Use for events that don't repeat or are extremely rare, emphasizing their uniqueness.

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Witnessing Haley's Comet is a once in a lifetime event.
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Emotional Impact

Describes moments that evoke strong feelings because of their rarity.

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Meeting my favorite author was a once in a lifetime experience.
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No Hyperbole

Avoid overusing for common events; it loses impact if not truly rare.

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Landing a huge promotion felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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