Time and again
Example: Time and again, she checks her homework before class.
Definition
"Time and again" is an adverbial phrase used to describe something that happens repeatedly or frequently over a period of time. For example, "Time and again, she checks her homework before class" means she checks her homework many times at different occasions.
Etymology
The phrase "time and again" originates from Middle English, combining the words 'time' and 'again' to emphasize repetition. It has been used since the 16th century to express actions or events occurring repeatedly. Did you know? The phrase underscores persistence or habit in a simple, rhythmic way.
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"Time and again" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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