once in a lifetime

idiomPart oflifetime

once in a lifetime — idiom

1. so rare and special that it is not expected to happen again to the same person

1.idiom
Definition

so rare and special that it is not expected to happen again to the same person

Example

Seeing the northern lights in person was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Amihan.

Eitan knew that such a job offer came once in a lifetime, so he accepted immediately.