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have one more time

idiom
Meaning

To be on the verge of reaping negative consequences for some sort of bad behavior.


Examples
SIMPLE

You are having one more time with that bad attitude.

CONTEXTUAL

If you keep ignoring the safety rules, you are going to have one more time with the manager.

COMPLEX

By repeatedly disregarding the warnings of his superiors, the reckless employee found himself having one more time before facing inevitable termination.

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  1. 01

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  2. 02

    about time

    Far past the desired time.

  3. 03

    any time now

    Very soon.

  4. 04

    any time soon

    soon

  5. 05

    as best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  6. 06

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  7. 07

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  8. 08

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

Last updated April 17, 2026