How many times do I have to tell you?

How many times do I have to tell you?
How many times do I have to tell you?
Inf. a phrase admonishing someone who has forgotten instructions. •

Mother: How many times do I have to tell you? Do your homework! Bill: Mom! I hate school!

Mary: Clean this place up! How many times do I have to tell you? Bill: I'll do it! I'll do it!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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