At it again Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn
AT-it uh-GAYN, uh-GEN
ˈæt/ /ˈɪt/ /ɐɡˈɛn
AT-it uh-GEN
Definition
This informal expression is used when someone is doing something they have done many times before, especially something annoying or troublesome.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used when reacting with annoyance or humor to someone repeating their usual behavior (good or bad). Typical with kids, pets, or people with habits. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: otra vez con lo mismo - está en las mismasPortuguese (BR): de novo nisso - aprontando de novoPortuguese (PT): nisso outra vez - de novo nissoChinese (Simplified): 又来这套 - 又开始了Chinese (Traditional): 又來這套 - 又開始了Hindi: फिर वही कर रहा हैArabic: عاد إلى فعل ذلك مجددًا - على نفس الحال مجددًاBengali: আবার শুরু করেছে - আবার ওটা করছেRussian: опять за своёJapanese: またやってるVietnamese: lại bắt đầu rồi - lại làm nữa rồiKorean: 또 시작이네 - 또 저러네Turkish: yine başladı - yine yapıyorUrdu: پھر سے شروع ہوگیا - پھر وہی کر رہا ہےIndonesian: mulai lagi - melakukan hal itu lagi
Example Sentences
He is at it again, playing his loud music.
basic
Look, your dog is at it again—digging in the garden.
basic
My brother is at it again, leaving his shoes everywhere.
basic
Ugh, they’re at it again arguing about politics.
natural
The neighbors are at it again with the fireworks this late at night.
natural
You’re at it again, aren’t you? Eating snacks before dinner!
natural