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if there ever were one

if there ever were one is the alternative form of if ever there was one.

Meaning of if ever there was one

Phrase

if ever there was one

  1. Used to emphasize the truth of a characterization.
    • He's a plagiarist if ever there was one.

Questions about if there ever were one

What is if there ever were one the alternative form of?
If there ever were one is the alternative form of if ever there was one.

Words near if there ever were one in the dictionary

  1. if the mountain won't come to Muhammad
  2. if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the mountain
  3. if the shoe fits
  4. if the shoe fits, wear it
  5. if there ever was one
  6. if there ever were one
  7. if there is a hole, there is a goal
  8. if there's a hole, there's a goal
  9. if there's grass on the field, play ball
  10. if there's grass on the pitch, play ball
  11. if there's grass on the wicket, let's play cricket

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