Over and over again

Sajumon · #1 (permalink) Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:53 am *Over and over again*

Is the expression " Over and over again" accepted as good English?
I come across this usage, quite often.
“Again” is redundant here.

Alan · #2 (permalink) Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:12 am *Over and over again*

Hi,

I would say that this is an acceptable expression in conversation. It merely emphases that something is repeated too frequently.

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Sajumon · #3 (permalink) Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:14 am *Over and over again*

I see.
Thank You, Alan

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