Drone on

phrasal verb

To talk in a boring and monotonous way for a long time.

He droned on about the unfairness of the situation until everyone had fallen asleep.
Visual representation of "drone on" - To talk in a boring and monotonous way for a long time.

Often appears as...

  • drone on about
  • drone on and on

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrasal verb

To talk in a boring and monotonous way for a long time.

He droned on about the unfairness of the situation until everyone had fallen asleep.
Visual representation of "drone on" - To talk in a boring and monotonous way for a long time.

Often appears as...

  • drone on about
  • drone on and on

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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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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Negative Connotation

Indicates annoyance or boredom from the speaker’s perspective.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
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.

Illustration for Not Literal
It felt like she would drone on forever about her vacation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotionally Charged

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

Illustration for Emotionally Charged
His presentation droned on, testing everyone's patience.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

Indicates annoyance or boredom from the speaker’s perspective.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
I had to leave the room because he just droned on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

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

Illustration for Not Literal
It felt like she would drone on forever about her vacation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotionally Charged

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

Illustration for Emotionally Charged
His presentation droned on, testing everyone's patience.
Visual representation of the word "Drone on"

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