repeat over and over
[/rɪˈpiːt ˈoʊvər ənd ˈoʊvər/]
verb phrase
repetir várias vezes / repetir uma e outra vez
1. to say or do something multiple times in succession; to iterate something continuously
She kept repeating over and over that she was innocent.
Ela continuava repetindo várias vezes que era inocente.
2. to emphasize a point by stating it repeatedly
The teacher repeated over and over the importance of studying for the exam.
O professor repetiu uma e outra vez a importância de estudar para a prova.
3. to perform an action repeatedly without variation
The machine repeats over and over the same mechanical motion.
A máquina repete continuamente o mesmo movimento mecânico.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to express frustration, emphasis, or the tedious nature of repetitive communication. In Brazilian culture, 'repetir várias vezes' is frequently used in educational contexts when teachers need to reinforce lessons, while in American usage it often carries a connotation of annoyance or excessive emphasis.
NYC Slang
keep saying the same thing over and over / beat a dead horse
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