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Region: General | Usage example: She delivered impressive results time after time.

Time after time

Meaning

Repeatedly; consistently.

Usage

Used when referencing proven reliability.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Simple repetition phrase common in poetry.

Used in English literature for centuries.

Related Idioms

Time and time again

Repeatedly over and over.

A stitch in time saves nine

Fixing small problems now prevents bigger ones later.

After the fact

Realized or addressed too late.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.