Why do we get words or small phrases stuck in our heads over and over and over and over?

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This is different than a song being stuck in your head. It could be a single word, or the ending of a sentence, etc. Why does it happen?

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Sometimes I get words like “Trebuchet memes” or “diminishing return” on my mind, especially when it’s stressful at work. I keep thinking of them during stressful situations when I need to concentrate. My native language is Norwegian, but these words are usually in English.

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