Idioms for once

Origin of once

before 1150; Middle English ones, Old English ānes, orig. genitive of ān one; replacing Middle English enes, Old English ǣnes once, equivalent to ǣne once (orig. instrumental of ān) + -es adv. suffix; see -s1

British Dictionary definitions for once upon a time

once
/ (wʌns) /

adverb

conjunction

(subordinating) as soon as; if ever or whenever once you begin, you'll enjoy it

noun

Word Origin for once

C12 ones, ānes, adverbial genitive of on, ān one

Idioms and Phrases with once upon a time (1 of 2)

once upon a time

On some past occasion, as in I may have sung this piece once upon a time, but I don't really remember it. This phrase, first recorded in 1595, is frequently used as the opening line of fairy tales and stories told to children, as in Once upon a time there was a king who had three beautiful daughters.

Idioms and Phrases with once upon a time (2 of 2)

once