Time after time Meaning in English
expression
Definition
This expression means something happens again and again, often despite efforts to change it or stop it.
Usage & Nuances
'Time after time' is informal and emphasizes repetition, often expressing frustration, surprise, or persistence. Frequently used with negative events ('fails time after time'), but can also be positive ('helps time after time'). Similar to 'again and again'. Not the same as 'from time to time' (occasionally).
Example Sentences
She made the same mistake time after time.
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Time after time, I told him to be careful.
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They failed time after time to fix the problem.
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You’ve proven time after time that you’re trustworthy.
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Why do you keep coming back time after time?
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Time after time, the city gets flooded during the rainy season.
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