one and only
Unique, one of a kindUnique, one of a kind.
» One can only do one's best.
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1 senses(idiomatic, not comparable)Unique, one of a kind.
Please welcome the one and only Bruce Springsteen!
еди́нственный и неповтори́мыйjedínstvennyj i nepovtorímyj
- eminent beyond or above comparison
Examples
78 sentencesOne can only do one's best.
This book is available at one shop only.
ruЭту книгу можно купить только в одном магазине. — marafon
deDieses Buch gibt es nur in einem Laden. — Kerstin
This will be your one and only notice.
This will be your one and only warning.
ruЭто ваше первое и последнее предупреждение. — Wezel
Tom told Mary she was his one and only.
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