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Like a broken record

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Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies annoyance or frustration towards the repetition.

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The teacher explained the rule again, sounding like a broken record.
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Emphasizes Repetition

Use when highlighting excessive repetition of words or actions by someone.

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She kept saying we were late like a broken record.
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Idiomatic Usage

Understand that it is an idiomatic expression; its meaning isn't literal but figurative.

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His excuses were like a broken record, the same every time.
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