EN · B2 · idiom

once in a blue moon

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once in a blue moon

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EN · B2

The Good China

  1. A

    Why are those cups behind glass?

    Czemu te filiżanki stoją za szybą?

  2. B

    We only take them out on special occasions.

    Wyjmujemy je tylko od wielkiego dzwonu.

  3. A

    Shall we use them for the anniversary?

    Może użyjemy ich na rocznicę?

  4. B

    Yes, I'll get the saucers out too.

    Tak, wyjmę też spodki.

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Translations

Polishod wielkiego dzwonuidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germanalle JubeljahreidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishde Pascuas a RamosidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianраз в сто летidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Odwiedza nas od wielkiego dzwonu.

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English

He visits us once in a blue moon.

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German

Er besucht uns alle Jubeljahre.

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Spanish

Nos visita de Pascuas a Ramos.

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Russian

Он навещает нас раз в сто лет.

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Grammar

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once in a blue moon
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He visits us once in a blue moon.

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