una vez al año no hace daño

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
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a. once in a while won't hurt
¡Cómo te emborrachaste anoche! - Sí, pero era mi cumpleaños, y como bien sabes, una vez al año no hace daño.You got really plastered last night! - Yes, but it was my birthday, and as you well know, once in a while won't hurt.
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