Idioms: Once in a blue moon Nada Faleman - Structure 2- 1436 1437

Nada Faleman - Structure 2- 1436 1437 Once in a blue moon: Meaning: very rarely. This expression is informal. Use: although the appearance of a second full moon in the same calendar month-occurs every 32 months or so, speakers use the idiom to mean “rarely”. Nada Faleman - Structure 2- 1436 1437

Nada Faleman - Structure 2- 1436 1437 Examples: My sister lives in Alaska, so I only get to see her once in a blue moon.  Sarah: Does your husband ever bring  you flowers? Hessah: Once in a blue moon.  Once in a blue moon, I buy a fashion  magazine, just to see what people are  wearing. Nada Faleman - Structure 2- 1436 1437