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Synonyms

harp on

Idioms  

  1. Dwell on; talk or write about to a tedious and excessive extent. For example, She kept harping on the fact that she had no household help at all. This expression is a shortening of harp on the same string, meaning “to play the same note over and over.” It was first recorded in 1518.

Example Sentences

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They can continue to harp on more consistent play calling, relying less on freelance offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2024

The framers probably thought there was no need to harp on about the Union being perpetual.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2023

No use continuing to harp on something outrageous when one’s outrage falls straight into the void.

From Slate • May 13, 2023

Not everyone is so quick to harp on Ms. Jean-Pierre.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2023

She figures it does no good to harp on mistakes in a routine that’s over and done with when I’m trying to get my head ready for the next event.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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