dwell on

verb

1. intr, preposition to think, speak, or write at length

   it's no good dwelling on your misfortunes

Idioms and Phrases

Also, dwell upon . Linger over; ponder, speak or write at length. For example, Let's not dwell on this topic too long; we have a lot to cover today . [c. 1500]

Example Sentences

“We can’t dwell on this, ‘Oh no, woe is me,’” said rookie edge rusher Jared Verse.

From Los Angeles Times

Farrell said on Wednesday that too much has happened since the World Cup for Ireland to dwell on disappointment.

From BBC

It just wasn’t in his nature to dwell on anything.

From Los Angeles Times

His essay does not dwell on some of California’s huge and seemingly intractable challenges — homelessness, generational poverty in urban areas, the housing affordability crisis, the shocking toll rising temperatures are playing in so many parts of life.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris didn’t dwell on the 6 January riot, however.

From BBC

Related Words

• emphasize
• harp on