English Idiom · Intermediate
the one
A particularly special or compatible person or thing
Pronunciation: say the one
Meaning
A particularly special or compatible person or thing.
Example
I knew as soon I met him that John was the one for me and we were married within a month.
I knew as soon I met him that John was the one for me and we were married within a month.
Practice tips
- Practice the one out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.