Once too often In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "once too often", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Eudora Thao

2020-12-25 03:12

Meaning of Once too often

Synonyms:

get head

Once too often American phrase

Just another way to say "too often." Used to emphasize a negative point quite a bit. All too often means that not often, or more often,

To repeat a bad, stupid, or dangerous action resulting in trouble for yourself

He’s regretting that he had insulted her once too often.

He tried this method once too often and they caught him in the end.

Other phrases about:

these things happen

This is the usual result of a certain situation. This happens a lot. It's a common scenario or situation. Used to tell somebody not to worry about something they have done

Ne'er (Never) cast a clout 'til May be out

Do not change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, because there is often a sudden cold snap in May.

fucked by the fickle finger of fate

If someone is fucked by the fickle finger of fate, they have gone through an unlucky situation.

no good to gundy

No value, use, or purpose

shit out of luck

1. Having got an unlucky outcome
2. In a hopeless situation

Origin of Once too often

Have you ever heard the saying, "Once, they went to the well too often"? It is a 14th century saying that basically means that a risky action should not be repeated too often or their luck pushed too far.