history repeats itself

idiom

: the same thing happens again

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It has always been said that history repeats itself, so Kenyon’s sound is actually right on time. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025 If the Gators don’t manage a November surprise, coach Billy Napier had better then hope history repeats itself. —

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024 Stock markets are likely to react decisively after a cut to interest rates if history repeats itself, according to a CNBC Pro analysis. —

Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 30 July 2024 President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are slated to square off in a debate on Thursday, which could include a standout moment for one of the men if history repeats itself. —

Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for history repeats itself

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