Used to emphasize the annual distinctiveness of Christmas, especially in contexts where either the special joys or tribulations of the holiday are described.

Alternative form of you only go around once

Alternative form of once bitten, twice shy

Alternative form of once bitten, twice shy

Alternative form of once bitten, twice shy

Said before closing the bidding for a particular item in an auction, giving other bidders a final opportunity to bid for it.

(informal) Once a person of another race has a sexual relationship with a black person, implying that they will not return to having sexual relationships with members of the former race.

Said before closing the bidding for a particular item in an auction, giving other bidders a final opportunity to bid for it.

A person has only one lifetime, and should therefore take every opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of experiences and to maximize his or her accomplishments and satisfaction.

Alternative form of you only go around once