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once a week
What does once a week mean?
Cockney rhyming slang for cheek — either the face or, more often, impudence.
"He's got some once a week, asking that."
Origin
'Week' rhymes with 'cheek'; traditional London rhyming slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'once a week' mean in Cockney slang?
It's rhyming slang for cheek, meaning either the face or, more often, impudence and nerve.
Why does 'once a week' mean cheek?
In rhyming slang the last word carries the meaning: 'week' rhymes with 'cheek'.
How do you use 'once a week'?
You'd say 'He's got some once a week, asking that' to mean someone has a lot of nerve.
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