下不为例 xià bù wéi lì — not to be repeated; this is the last time

下不为例
xià bù wéi lì

Characters: 下 · 不 · 为 · 例

Definitions

  1. not to be repeated; this is the last time

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. not to be repeated
  2. not to be taken as a precedent
  3. just this once

ExtDict

  1. 下次不可以再这样做。表示只通融这一次。

Examples

  • 这次就原谅你，下不为例。

    I'll forgive you this time, but it must not happen again.

  • 经理破例批了假，但强调下不为例。

    The manager made an exception and approved the leave, stressing it would not be repeated.