Using the present simple and continuous
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Repeated actions
When used with adverbs like always and forever, the present continuous is used to indicate repeated actions.
She's always asking boys out. (Bank of English)
She is forever insulting me. (Bank of English)
The present continuous with adverbs like always used in this way to indicate repeated actions usually expresses irritation:
She's always turning her music up loud. (Disgruntled Neighbour)
Here, the meaning is that the speaker feels that the action happens too often.
Introduction
Repeated actions
