Be/go/keep on about something
phrase
To talk about something repeatedly or for a long time, even when others might not be interested.
John just keeps on about buying a new car. I think he really wants one.
Often appears as...
- go on about
- keep on about
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Colloquial
phrase
To persistently complain or nag about something.
My mother is always going on about me needing to clean my room.
Often appears as...
- go on about
- keep on about
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Colloquial
phrase
To keep implying or hinting about a particular topic, especially in a frustrating or annoying way.
She kept on about a surprise party, but wouldn't tell me any details.
Often appears as...
- go on about
- keep on about
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To talk about something repeatedly or for a long time, even when others might not be interested.
John just keeps on about buying a new car. I think he really wants one.
Often appears as...
- go on about
- keep on about
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To persistently complain or nag about something.
My mother is always going on about me needing to clean my room.
Often appears as...
- go on about
- keep on about
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To keep implying or hinting about a particular topic, especially in a frustrating or annoying way.
She kept on about a surprise party, but wouldn't tell me any details.
Often appears as...
- go on about
- keep on about
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase can express enthusiasm or obsession, showing strong personal interest.
He goes on about his trip to Spain, lighting up with every detail.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Queue
Used when someone doesn't give others a chance to speak, dominating the conversation.
During the meeting, Helen kept on about her project and nobody else could contribute.
Pro Tip 3/3Listener's Interest
Be sensitive to listeners' interest; they may find the topic tedious if overdone.
Mark is going on about cryptocurrency again, and I can see people tuning out.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase can express enthusiasm or obsession, showing strong personal interest.
He goes on about his trip to Spain, lighting up with every detail.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Queue
Used when someone doesn't give others a chance to speak, dominating the conversation.
During the meeting, Helen kept on about her project and nobody else could contribute.
Pro Tip 3/3Listener's Interest
Be sensitive to listeners' interest; they may find the topic tedious if overdone.
Mark is going on about cryptocurrency again, and I can see people tuning out.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase can express enthusiasm or obsession, showing strong personal interest.
He goes on about his trip to Spain, lighting up with every detail.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Queue
Used when someone doesn't give others a chance to speak, dominating the conversation.
During the meeting, Helen kept on about her project and nobody else could contribute.
Pro Tip 3/3Listener's Interest
Be sensitive to listeners' interest; they may find the topic tedious if overdone.
Mark is going on about cryptocurrency again, and I can see people tuning out.
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