Once in a blue moon

American Slang

Definition

An idiom meaning very rarely—an event that occurs extremely infrequently.

Examples

"I only treat myself to dessert once in a blue moon, when there’s something truly irresistible on the menu."

"The old printer works once in a blue moon, so we usually send jobs to the copier down the hall."

"My brother visits once in a blue moon, which is why the kids get so excited when he shows up."