once again
Again, once more, one more time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please explain that once again.”
“The train was delayed once again, so I arrived at the office late.”
“Despite the repeated failures of the previous experiments, the researchers decided to test their hypothesis once again with a more precise set of instruments.”
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all at once
Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
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for this once
On this particular occasion, to make an exception
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here we go again
An expression of frustration upon seeing or hearing something bad repeated.
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now and again
Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.
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once and for all
Conclusively, finally, permanently.
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once in a blue moon
Very rarely; very infrequently.
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once in a while
Occasionally; sometimes.
Last updated August 10, 2026