Dwell upon

Pro Tip 1/3

Extended Focus

Use 'dwell upon' when noting someone's lingering attention on a specific topic, beyond what's typical.

His speech was good, but he dwelled upon his achievements too much.

Pro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

'Dwell upon' often implies a negative judgment of spending too much time on a topic, especially worries or past events.

Don't dwell upon your failures; focus on the future.

Pro Tip 3/3

Overthinking Warning

Suggests a person is overthinking when 'dwell upon' is used, possibly causing unnecessary stress.

You're dwelling upon the comments too much; they weren't that serious.