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over and over again

idiom
Meaning

Repeatedly; again and again; many times.

Examples
SIMPLE

I read the same page over and over again.

CONTEXTUAL

He practiced his speech over and over again until he felt confident enough to present it.

COMPLEX

The composer played the melody over and over again, searching for the perfect harmony to complete his masterpiece.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  2. 02

    here we go again

    An expression of frustration upon seeing or hearing something bad repeated.

  3. 03

    now and again

    Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.

  4. 04

    once again

    Again, once more, one more time.

  5. 05

    one more again

    One more time; once again.

  6. 06

    say again

    "What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said.

  7. 07

    then again

    From another point of view; on the other hand; on second thought; again.

  8. 08

    you can say that again

    That is very true.

Last updated April 17, 2026