Cool MateMeaning of Just this once
An allowance made for a specific situation occurring one time.
In simple words: Only this one time.
Just this once in a sentence
- I'll let you borrow my car, but just this once.
- You can skip your chores just this once because it's your birthday.
- She agreed to lend him money, stating it was just this once.
- He promised to clean up after the party, but only just this once.
- Just this once, I will let you stay out late.
How to use Just this once
Used to give someone a chance or allow an exception. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might be too casual for very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of making a deal, where you say yes just this time only.
Related words
Collocations with Just this once
- let someone do something just this once
- allow it just this once
- say yes just this once
- promise just this once
- request just this once
Synonyms for Just this once
- only this time
- for this occasion
- one-time exception
- just this period
- this time around
Common mistakes with Just this once
- Using it in formal contexts where a more serious phrase is needed.
- Confusing it with 'just one time' which implies a lesser frequency.
- Not recognizing it as a phrase that can express a concession.
Just this once appears in
Just this once in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هذه المرة فقط
هذه المرة الوحيدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শুধু এই একবার
শুধুমাত্র এই একবার।
- GermanDeutsch
Nur dieses eine Mal
Nur dieses eine Mal.
- SpanishEspañol
Solo por esta vez
Solo esta vez.
- Persianفارسی
فقط همین یک بار
فقط برای یک بار انجام دادن یه کاری.
- FrenchFrançais
Juste cette fois
Seulement cette fois-ci.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बस इस बार
सिर्फ़ इस एक बार।
- ItalianItaliano
Solo per questa volta
Solo questa volta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Só desta vez
Só desta vez.
- RussianРусский
Только на этот раз
Только в этот раз.
- Urduاردو
بس اسی دفعہ
صرف اسی ایک بار۔
- Chinese中文
就这一次
仅此一次。
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Frequently asked questions about Just this once
What does Just this once mean?
Only this one time.
What is the definition of Just this once?
An allowance made for a specific situation occurring one time.
How do you use Just this once in a sentence?
I'll let you borrow my car, but just this once.
Can you give another example of Just this once?
You can skip your chores just this once because it's your birthday.
What are synonyms for Just this once?
Common alternatives include only this time, for this occasion, one-time exception, just this period, this time around.
What words go with Just this once?
It commonly pairs with let someone do something just this once, allow it just this once, say yes just this once, promise just this once, request just this once.
What are common mistakes when using Just this once?
Using it in formal contexts where a more serious phrase is needed. Confusing it with 'just one time' which implies a lesser frequency. Not recognizing it as a phrase that can express a concession.
How do you pronounce Just this once?
US: //dʒʌst ðɪs wʌns//, UK: //dʒʌst ðɪs wʌns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Just this once?
Used to give someone a chance or allow an exception. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might be too casual for very formal situations.