
Like a broken record
Negative Connotation
 The phrase often implies annoyance or frustration towards the repetition. 
The teacher explained the rule again, sounding like a broken record.
 Emphasizes Repetition
 Use when highlighting excessive repetition of words or actions by someone. 
She kept saying we were late like a broken record.
 Idiomatic Usage
 Understand that it is an idiomatic expression; its meaning isn't literal but figurative. 
His excuses were like a broken record, the same every time.