Groundhog Day
Meaning(s)
1. a situation in which events seem to be repeating
Popularity
Low
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
it felt like Groundhog Day
Analysis
This expression comes from the film 'Groundhog Day' where a man is forced to repeat the same day of his life over and over again. Usually this phrase is used to express negative feelings towards and unchanging situation or repetitive tasks. This is a pop-culture reference and so it is generally used in social or colloquial settings.
Social Examples (Advance)
- Work has become so tedious and repetitive. Nothing changes. Everyday is like Groundhog Day.
- It felt like Groundhog Day when I opened my curtains this morning and saw heavy rain. The weather this Summer has been awful!
Professional Examples (Advance)
- Employees should be challenged and given a diverse range of tasks to perform in order to keep stimulated. If employees feel that work is Groundhog Day you are likely to lose them.
- This project seems to be going on forever, I'm getting really fed up of it. It's like Groundhog Day.