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for this once

idiom
Meaning

On this particular occasion, to make an exception


Examples
SIMPLE

I will let you stay up late for this once.

CONTEXTUAL

Usually we do not allow pets in the office, but we will make an exception for this once.

COMPLEX

Although the strict regulations forbade any deviation from the protocol, the supervisor granted a rare waiver for this once to accommodate the urgent request.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    all at once

    Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.

  2. 02

    once again

    Again, once more, one more time.

  3. 03

    once and for all

    Conclusively, finally, permanently.

  4. 04

    once in a blue moon

    Very rarely; very infrequently.

  5. 05

    once in a while

    Occasionally; sometimes.

  6. 06

    once or twice

    A small, indefinite number of times.

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