broken record

noun

: a damaged record that repeats part of a recording over and over again

—used figuratively in describing something (such as a statement or experience) that is frequently or tediously repeated

The Devil Rays' season of broken dreams has become a broken record. Loss after loss after loss after loss …

—Joey Johnston, Tampa (Florida) Tribune, 26 May 2001

I know I sound like a broken record but I'll say it again: I believe that it is virtually impossible to predict mortgage rates over the short term.

—Henry Savage, Washington Times, 8 June 2001

It's beginning to sound like a broken record. The Blackhawks' power play needs to become a factor in this Stanley Cup Final series starting with Game 4 on Wednesday …

—Tim Sassone, Chicago Daily Herald, 19 June 2013

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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