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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In a sweet twist of irony, the series’ third episode harps on the loathsome concept of the studio note — and the oners allowed Rogen to dodge Apple’s feedback almost entirely.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
The bill has already passed the House and has picked up Democratic support in the Senate, showing many in the party are eager to clamp down on fentanyl distribution following an election in which Republican Donald Trump harped on the problem.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
While some caucus members believe their role is legislative and their hands are tied due to their role as the minority party, others, like Crockett, say that now is the time to harp on Trump’s shortcomings.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Officials have been unclear about why fire alarms inside the building had not sounded during the blaze, a point that Larry Pilgrim, Carlson’s public defender, harped on during the hearing.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
The bill has already passed the House and has picked up Democratic support in the Senate, showing many in the party are eager to clamp down on fentanyl distribution following an election in which Republican Donald Trump harped on the problem.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
While some caucus members believe their role is legislative and their hands are tied due to their role as the minority party, others, like Crockett, say that now is the time to harp on Trump’s shortcomings.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Officials have been unclear about why fire alarms inside the building had not sounded during the blaze, a point that Larry Pilgrim, Carlson’s public defender, harped on during the hearing.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Harp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harp%20on. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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