history repeats itself
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Meaning · English
Events and situations from the past often recur in similar forms
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “history repeats itself” mean?
Events and situations from the past often recur in similar forms
Is “history repeats itself” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.