one and only

Idioms and Phrases

One's only love; one's only sweetheart. For example, He swore she was his one and only, but the detective following him knew better . [c. 1900]

Example Sentences

And given the vast audience—some 67 million—for the candidates’ one and only debate, the potential for reputational injury here is great.

From Slate

Asked whether he should have given the place back, he said: "Maybe that was my one and only chance."

From BBC

John and Yoko’s "Mike Douglas Show" residency has also gone down in history because of Lennon taking the stage for the one and only time with rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry.

From Salon

The 27-year-old was last included in a Three Lions squad when he made his one and only appearance as a substitute against Brazil in 2017.

From BBC

“Jeremy is the one and only,” she wrote in the comments section, after condemning the paparazzi.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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