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blue moon

[bloo moon] / ˈblu ˈmun /
NOUN
long period of time
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Wright: Every blue moon, they would be in a good mood.

From Los Angeles Times

Once in a blue moon, a person is willing to do the hard internal work that leads to real, sustainable change.

From Salon

It is also a blue moon but those hoping to see a bluish shade to the satellite are out of luck.

From BBC

Every once in a blue moon, our youngest daughter Amma has a Sunday soccer game; in that case, you’ll find me on the sidelines at her game.

From Los Angeles Times

The full moon Aug. 19 will be both a supermoon and a blue moon.

From Los Angeles Times