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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But Trump's concerns, at least, are well known, as he's been harping on them for more than three decades.
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Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
But emotionally immature people will often accuse people who bring up their mistakes of harping on the past.
—Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
Advertisement Critics have also harped on Bass’ lack of visibility outside of official briefings, saying the former six-term congresswoman has appeared more like a legislator than a chief executive during a moment when residents desperately want to feel reassurance from their leader.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
After an offseason of general manager Bill Guerin and coach John Hynes harping on the necessity to have a better start, the Wild went the first eight games of the season without even a deficit in regulation.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
But emotionally immature people will often accuse people who bring up their mistakes of harping on the past.
—Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
Advertisement Critics have also harped on Bass’ lack of visibility outside of official briefings, saying the former six-term congresswoman has appeared more like a legislator than a chief executive during a moment when residents desperately want to feel reassurance from their leader.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
After an offseason of general manager Bill Guerin and coach John Hynes harping on the necessity to have a better start, the Wild went the first eight games of the season without even a deficit in regulation.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Harp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harp%20on. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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