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Drone on

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Negative Connotation

Indicates annoyance or boredom from the speaker’s perspective.

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I had to leave the room because he just droned on.
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Not Literal

Doesn’t mean actual buzzing sound, but a monotonous speech pattern.

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It felt like she would drone on forever about her vacation.
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Emotionally Charged

Used when the speaker’s patience is tested by the long-winded talk.

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His presentation droned on, testing everyone's patience.
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