Time and Time Again: The Never-Ending Tale of Repetition 🔄
Definition: “Time and time again” is a phrase used to describe an action or event that recurs frequently or habitually. It’s the verbal equivalent of a rerun marathon of your favorite sitcom where episodic déjà vu is constantly on the menu.
Synonyms:
- Repeatedly
- Often
- Frequently
- Over and over
- Again and again
Antonyms:
- Seldom
- Rarely
- Infrequently
Humorous Quote: “Why is it that we rejoice at a birth and grieve at a funeral? It is because we are not the person involved.” – Mark Twain. Which we might as well repeat time and time again.
Related Proverbs and Expressions:
- “History repeats itself.”
- “Practice makes perfect.”
- “Déjà vu all over again.” (Yogi Berra)
Literature and Media References:
- Books: “Groundhog Day” by Danny Rubin and Harold Ramis
- Songs: “Again and Again” by Jewel
- Movies: “Edge of Tomorrow” starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt
- Poetry: “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. While not directly about repetition, it discusses the choices we face time and time again.
✍️ Incidentally Inspirational Thought By Evan Scriptorus:
Language is not just a mode of communication but a dance of thoughts and words that spin in familiar patterns, offering comfort and clarity. Each cliché, like “time and time again,” reminds us of our shared human experiences, our fought battles, and celebrated victories. As you navigate through repetition in life, remember, in the words of Doris Day, “Que Sera, Sera,” which, coincidentally, is another way of saying what goes around comes around. So why not enjoy the dance time and time again?
📅 Evan Scriptorus 🧐 Published on October 1, 2023
