repeated idea
[/rɪˈpiːtɪd aɪˈdɪə/]
noun phrasefemininepl: repeated ideas
ideia repetida
1. A concept, thought, or notion that is expressed, mentioned, or used more than once
The author's repeated idea about social justice appears throughout all his novels.
A ideia repetida do autor sobre justiça social aparece em todos os seus romances.
2. A concept that is reiterated or restated multiple times in discourse, writing, or conversation
The repeated idea that hard work leads to success is common in self-help books.
A ideia repetida de que o trabalho duro leva ao sucesso é comum em livros de autoajuda.
3. An overused or unoriginal concept that lacks novelty
Critics dismissed the film for relying on repeated ideas instead of fresh storytelling.
Críticos rejeitaram o filme por depender de ideias repetidas em vez de narrativas inovadoras.
In academic and creative contexts in both Brazil and the USA, 'repeated ideas' are often criticized as lacking originality. Brazilian Portuguese speakers may use the colloquial phrase 'conceito batido' (literally 'beaten concept') in casual conversation to express disdain for overused ideas. This phrase reflects cultural values placed on innovation and originality in intellectual discourse.
NYC Slang
beaten idea, same old thing, recycled concept
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