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Definition |
repeating the same thing over and over again, akin to a malfunctioning
vinyl record |
Examples |
1) He repeatedly brought up the same idea; he sounded
like a broken record. 2) Every
time we discuss the budget, he sounds like a
broken record, repeating the same arguments over and over
again. |
Etymology |
The phrase originates from the repetitive,
skipping sound a damaged vinyl record makes when replaying the same
section of a recording. |
Synonyms |
monotonous repetition, going on and on |
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