Once Something, Always Something

Synonyms of once something, always something

• once a thief, always a thief
• once a liar, always a liar
• once a cheater, always a cheater

Antonyms of once something, always something

• once a student, always a teacher
• once a beginner, always a learner
• once a sinner, always a saint

Collocations of once something, always something

once upon a time

Frequency: 85 %

Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle.

once bitten, twice shy

Frequency: 80 %

After being scammed once, she was twice shy about online purchases.

once in a lifetime

Frequency: 75 %

Visiting the Grand Canyon is a once in a lifetime experience.

once in a blue moon

Frequency: 70 %

We only see each other once in a blue moon since she moved away.

Idiomatic Expressions for once something, always something

• Phrase: Once a liar, always a liar
  Meaning: This phrase implies that someone who has a habit of lying will continue to lie in the future.
  Usage: It is often used to express skepticism or distrust towards someone who has been caught lying multiple times.