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UK//jʊəːr rɪˈpiːtɪŋ jʊəːˈsɛlf//US//jʊr rɪˈpiːtɪŋ jərˈsɛlf//

Meaning of You're repeating yourself

Indicates that someone is saying the same information more than once.

In simple words: You are saying the same thing again.

You're repeating yourself in a sentence

  • When discussing the plan, I noticed you’re *repeating yourself* frequently.
  • It's effective to summarize, but don’t feel that *you’re repeating yourself* over and over.
  • Please stop; *you're repeating yourself* on this topic.
  • I understand your point, but *you're repeating yourself* now.

How to use You're repeating yourself

Use this phrase to indicate someone is unnecessarily saying the same point multiple times. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts but can come off as blunt.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a parrot that keeps saying the same phrase over and over.

Related words

Collocations with You're repeating yourself

  • stop repeating yourself
  • keep repeating yourself
  • you're just repeating yourself
  • if you're repeating yourself
  • constantly repeating yourself

Synonyms for You're repeating yourself

  • You’re being redundant
  • You’re reiterating
  • You're stating again
  • You’re saying it again
  • You're going in circles

Common mistakes with You're repeating yourself

  • Using it when someone is clarifying instead of repeating.
  • Thinking it is rude in all situations when it can be constructive.
  • Confusing it with 'You're talking too much.'

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Frequently asked questions about You're repeating yourself

What does You're repeating yourself mean?

You are saying the same thing again.

What is the definition of You're repeating yourself?

Indicates that someone is saying the same information more than once.

How do you use You're repeating yourself in a sentence?

When discussing the plan, I noticed you’re *repeating yourself* frequently.

Can you give another example of You're repeating yourself?

It's effective to summarize, but don’t feel that *you’re repeating yourself* over and over.

What are synonyms for You're repeating yourself?

Common alternatives include You’re being redundant, You’re reiterating, You're stating again, You’re saying it again, You're going in circles.

What words go with You're repeating yourself?

It commonly pairs with stop repeating yourself, keep repeating yourself, you're just repeating yourself, if you're repeating yourself, constantly repeating yourself.

What are common mistakes when using You're repeating yourself?

Using it when someone is clarifying instead of repeating. Thinking it is rude in all situations when it can be constructive. Confusing it with 'You're talking too much.'

How do you pronounce You're repeating yourself?

US: //jʊr rɪˈpiːtɪŋ jərˈsɛlf//, UK: //jʊəːr rɪˈpiːtɪŋ jʊəːˈsɛlf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're repeating yourself?

Use this phrase to indicate someone is unnecessarily saying the same point multiple times. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts but can come off as blunt.