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once and for all

idiom
Meaning

Conclusively, finally, permanently.


Examples
SIMPLE

I need to finish this once and for all.

CONTEXTUAL

She deleted his number once and for all, knowing she would never call him again.

COMPLEX

The treaty was signed once and for all, ending centuries of bitter conflict between the two neighboring nations.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    all at once

    Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.

  2. 02

    for this once

    On this particular occasion, to make an exception

  3. 03

    once again

    Again, once more, one more time.

  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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