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be a one

(UK, dated, informal) To be amusing in a slightly challenging way.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, dated, informal) To be amusing in a slightly challenging way.

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  • “Oh come on it’s be a one time thing we just hanging out together~”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Be a one woman army and do a solo raid lol”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I plan on playing Cyberpunk sometime soon and it's gonna be weird because I've never played like a bethesda rpg or immersive sim or anything so the whole genre is gonna slam into me at once and either knock me up or be a one night stand”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Wicky said Stefan Cleveland in goal "will not be a one game thing." "There is a competition. I had a talk with John [and I] had a talk with Stefan. I think the situation is clear and right now, Stefan is in our goal." #SportingKC”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Long story short, Warner needs a huge win. This game sold stupid well but like Fantastic Beasts ur might only be a one trick pony.they botched their means double dipping with the switch2 and DLC. The sequel could make or break things.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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