over and over

Idioms and Phrases

Also, over and over again . Repeatedly, many times, as in I've told you over and over that he can't eat spicy food . [Late 1500s] Also see again and again .

Example Sentences

P'raps they think that Kunnel Gid Ward don't know a fish-bone stitch from an over-and-over.

From Project Gutenberg

The lines extending from the head are made with a fine over-and-over stitch, or a fine cord.

From Project Gutenberg

Sew to the sole, using strong thread and over-and-over stitches.

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In that case cover the metal with fine over-and-over stitches as shown in (Figure 28B).

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Now with the same thread sew around the opening with close over-and-over stitches.

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Related Words

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