One and only In english explanation

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

Julia Huong

2022-04-13 11:04

One and only noun phrase informal

When introducing someone, this phrase emphasizes their celebrity and particular talent.

Let’s welcome Lionel Messi, the one and only.

We are privileged to welcome Prof. Ngo Bao Chau as our speaker this evening, the one and only.

One’s true love.

Jack is my one and only, we have loved for 7 years.

After the number of conflicts and break ups as well, she realizes that Jim is her one and only.

to rob the cradle

have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.

have the world at your feet

To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.

an easy touch

a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.

put sb on a pedestal

Believe that someone is a perfect person with no faults

slap and tickle

Loving gestures of couples such as petting, kissing, and cuddling

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Get my mojo working

To have confidence, energy, enthusiasm or enormous charm for something

Example: I am getting my mojo working hard right now ! I will definitely finish the presentation well.

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