| 释义 |
once too often once too oftenOne time too many; the latest in a series of actions, the one that finally results in notice, reprisal, punishment, or some other consequence. It seems he tried to hide his earnings from the IRS once too often, and is now facing a tax bill that could possibly bankrupt him. He'd insulted her once too often, so she packed up her things and left the house.See also: often, onceˌonce too ˈoften used to say that somebody has done something wrong or stupid again, and this time they will suffer because of it: You’ve tried that trick once too often.See also: often, once |