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used for saying that something can only happen on very rare occasions
The idiom "once in a blue moon" has its origins in astronomy and the lunar calendar. It became popular in the 19th century and the connection between the rare blue moon and the infrequent event led to the phrase being used to express rarity in general. This phrase can be applied to a wide range of scenarios, such as rare family gatherings, infrequent visits to a particular place, a seldom-seen natural phenomenon, or something that happens only on special occasions.
(momento)
instante
a very short period of time
(seg)
segundo
a unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute
(momento)
instante
a very short moment of time
British(momento)
instante
a very short, almost instantaneous amount of time
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from a very long time ago
BritishThe idiom "since the year dot" does not have a clear origin, but it is believed to have originated in British English. The phrase is used to emphasize the long duration of something, suggesting that it has been present or has existed since ancient times or from the very beginning. It is often used figuratively to describe customs, traditions, or knowledge that have been passed down through generations, highlighting their long-standing nature.
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used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration
The origin of the idiom "till the cows come home" can be traced back to rural and agricultural settings. In farming communities, cows are typically brought back to the barn or milking area at the end of the day. The phrase likely originated from the observation that cows often take their time to return home, moving slowly or grazing along the way. As a result, the expression came to represent a prolonged or indefinite period of time. It has been used in literature and everyday language for centuries to convey the idea of a lengthy or seemingly endless duration.
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***to have forever
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in a way that lasts forever or never changes
(no último momento)
bem a tempo
only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening
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considered old and no longer at one's best
(antiga glória)
has-been
a person who was once considered famous or successful, but is no longer popular
(instantaneamente)
num piscar de olhos
happening extremely quickly, often before one has time to react or notice
(fugaz)
efêmero
continuing or existing for a very short amount of time
(interminável)
longo
continuing for too long
(fugaz)
efêmero
having a very short duration
(insistente)
persistente
continuing over a long time or occurring repeatedly, often in a way that is irritating
(nascente)
incipiente
starting to develop, appear, or take place
(interminável)
prolongado
lasting for a longer time than necessary
(sincrônico)
simultâneo
taking place at precisely the same time
(período)
duração
the period of time during which something continues
(alongar)
prolongar
to make something last longer in time than it would naturally
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(várias vezes)
repetidamente
in a manner that occurs multiple times
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