Idiom: One-Off
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From one + off. Probably from foundry work, for which making reusable molds is expensive and expediency the rule for molds not to be used only once.
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Occurring once, independent of any pattern; one-time.
Example: "The government insisted that the embarrassing loss of the tax records was a one-off event."
Example: "Seeing Halley's Comet is a one-off, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Singular; unique; special; remarkable.
Something that is done, created, etc. only once, and often quickly, simply, or improvisationally.
Something unique and remarkable.
Example Sentences
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This sculpture was a one-off and cannot be replicated.
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I bought a one-off limited edition print of my favorite painting.
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The company decided to do a one-off promotion to attract more customers.
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She wore a one-off dress designed specifically for the red carpet event.
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The chef prepared a one-off menu for the anniversary celebration.
