harp on
phrasal verb
harped on; harping on; harps on
US, informal
: to talk about (a subject) constantly or repeatedly in an annoying way
She's always harping on the importance of a good diet.
He seems to enjoy harping on my shortcomings.
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The cover story that ran alongside Maher’s SI Swimsuit cover, penned by feminist writer Liz Plank, harps on Maher’s body.
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Frankie De La Cretaz, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Bears have long harped on Apple’s business in China as a reason to sell because its smartphone market has become increasingly competitive as domestic players like Huawei grab share.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
People often yell at me for harping on the source material so much, but as George R.R. Martin put it, these are all butterflies.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Although Kamala Harris certainly exhibited some rigidity and repetition, her speech remained within the normal realm for politicians, who have a reputation for harping on their favorite talking points.
—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
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Frankie De La Cretaz, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Bears have long harped on Apple’s business in China as a reason to sell because its smartphone market has become increasingly competitive as domestic players like Huawei grab share.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
People often yell at me for harping on the source material so much, but as George R.R. Martin put it, these are all butterflies.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Although Kamala Harris certainly exhibited some rigidity and repetition, her speech remained within the normal realm for politicians, who have a reputation for harping on their favorite talking points.
—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Harp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harp%20on. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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