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once again

idiom
Meaning

Again, once more, one more time.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please explain that once again.

CONTEXTUAL

The train was delayed once again, so I arrived at the office late.

COMPLEX

Despite the repeated failures of the previous experiments, the researchers decided to test their hypothesis once again with a more precise set of instruments.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all at once

    Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.

  2. 02

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  3. 03

    for this once

    On this particular occasion, to make an exception

  4. 04

    here we go again

    An expression of frustration upon seeing or hearing something bad repeated.

  5. 05

    now and again

    Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.

  6. 06

    once and for all

    Conclusively, finally, permanently.

  7. 07

    once in a blue moon

    Very rarely; very infrequently.

  8. 08

    once in a while

    Occasionally; sometimes.

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