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What does it mean?
The speaker expresses fatigue from repeatedly answering the same question without having a definitive answer.
In plain terms
I am tired of answering this question because I don't have the answer.
What can you take from it?
Repeatedly asking the same question can be frustrating for everyone.

Where it applies

  • facing recurring questions
  • dealing with public interest
  • answering inquiries

Putting it to work

  • seek definitive answers
  • avoid repetitive questions
  • explain limitations

Questions to consider

  • What question do you wish would stop coming up?
  • How do you handle questions without answers?

Another view

It assumes the question is unanswerable rather than complex.

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