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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a blue moon" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to an event that happens very rarely or infrequently.
Example: "I only get to see my old friends once in a blue moon, but when we do meet, it's always a great time."
Alternatives: "once in a while" or "rarely".
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Once in a blue moon, this happens.
Sadly, only once in a blue moon.
Is there a blue moon over Baltimore?
This is once in a blue moon.
Once in a blue moon, they win.
Every once in a blue moon I get a compliment".
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This month is a once-in-a-blue-moon month.
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