ENGLISH
REFERENCE

once a

idiom
Meaning

A phrase used to say how often something happens. You complete it with a period of time, like 'once a week' or 'once a month', to mean one time during that period.


Examples
SIMPLE

I go to the gym once a week.

CONTEXTUAL

My parents live in another city, so I visit them once a month.

COMPLEX

The committee meets once a year to review the budget and plan for the upcoming season.

Last updated April 22, 2026