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Definition (just) for once in British English

(just) for once phrase

phrase
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used for saying that you would like something to happen on this occasion, even though it does not usually happen, and you think it should happen more often

Example

You can pay the bill for once.

Example

It would be nice if, just for once, the two of you could get on with each other.

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Definition (just) for once in British English