harp on
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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Porter, who, like Becerra, is a lawyer, also harped on the connection, saying the former California attorney general might not be fully out of the woods of the scandal yet.
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Linh Tat, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Not wishing to harp on about Dame Joan’s age, but were there any problems with insurance bonds for the film?
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The goalie coach also harped on details.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Growing up, my pops would always harp on it.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
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Linh Tat, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Not wishing to harp on about Dame Joan’s age, but were there any problems with insurance bonds for the film?
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The goalie coach also harped on details.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Growing up, my pops would always harp on it.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for harp on
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“Harp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harp%20on. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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