Meaning: This idiom means to repeat something multiple times or to do something repeatedly.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “She practiced the song over and over again until she memorized it.”
- “The teacher explained the concept over and over again to make sure everyone understood.”
- “I’ve watched that movie over and over again; it’s one of my favorites.”
Origin: The phrase “over and over again” is a repetition for emphasis, adding the word “again” to stress continual repetition. It has been used in English since the early 1800s and remains a common way to convey the idea of something happening repeatedly.
