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Harp on

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Negative Connotation

Indicates annoyance or irritation of the speaker towards the subject being repeatedly mentioned.

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She harped on the issue even though we had discussed it many times.
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Emotional Intensity

Shows strong emotion or passion about the subject, possibly leading to its excessive mention.

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His speeches always harp on the virtues of hard work and perseverance.
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Informal Usage

More common in casual conversations than formal writing or speech; can seem out of place in formal contexts.

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In the meeting, he ignored protocol and harped on his pet peeves.
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