He makes the same mistake time after time.
time after time
idiomAgain and again; repeatedly; every time; always; time and again.
Even though the machine breaks down time after time, the factory manager refuses to buy a new one.
Despite the warnings from his advisors, the king ignored the mounting evidence of betrayal, choosing time after time to trust the very people who sought his downfall.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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borrowed time
A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.
Last updated April 17, 2026