not again

/nɒt əˈɡeɪn/

expressing frustration or resignation

When the power went out again, she sighed and said, 'Not again!'

She expressed frustration when the power outage happened for the third time.

informal

Used to express frustration, disappointment, or resignation when something unwanted happens repeatedly

Not again! My internet is down for the third time this week.

The speaker is frustrated because their internet has been unreliable.

When the alarm went off at 3 AM, he groaned, 'Not again.'

He is annoyed because the alarm is waking him up unexpectedly.

Often used in casual conversation to vent frustration about recurring problems.

Collocations

not againused to express frustration about repetition

expressing frustration about a recurring situation

Use 'not again' when something frustrating happens repeatedly, often in casual or emotional situations.

This phrase conveys a negative tone, so use it only when expressing frustration or resignation.

Combination of 'not' (negation) and 'again' (repetition), forming a common phrase to express frustration.

This phrase is informal and commonly used in spoken English to react to recurring negative situations.

not

negation

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again

repetition

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