but once

Synonyms

already formerly at one time

Examples

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship. Margaret Mead

Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once. William Shakespeare

It is the lot of man but once to die. Francis Quarles

Christmas comes but once a year. Italian Proverb

The good time comes but once. Italian Proverb

Words in the phrase

but once

Close letter words and terms

but not in the biblical sense but not limited to but of course but one but ridiculeusually signifies good-natured but seriously folks