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The idiomatic expression, Once in a blue moon, means
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Correct answer: rarely
Explanation: The idiom ‘once in a blue moon’ means something that happens very rarely or almost never. It refers to the rare occurrence of two full moons in a month, called a blue moon. A. rarely ✅ – correct meaning. B. frequently ❌ – opposite meaning. C. regularly ❌ – opposite meaning. D. never ❌ – too extreme; blue moon events do occur, though rarely. ✔ Example: He visits us only once in a blue moon. ✅