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again and again

idiom
Meaning

This phrase means something happens many times, repeatedly.


Examples
SIMPLE

I hear that song again and again.

CONTEXTUAL

The computer keeps showing the same error message again and again, so I cannot finish my work.

COMPLEX

Despite the clear warnings from his advisors, he ignored the facts and made the same costly mistake again and again until his reputation was ruined.

Last updated April 22, 2026