Harp on
verb
To talk continuously and repeatedly about the same matter.
He always harps on about his financial problems.
Often appears as...
- harp on about
- harp on the same thing
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To talk continuously and repeatedly about the same matter.
He always harps on about his financial problems.
Often appears as...
- harp on about
- harp on the same thing
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Indicates annoyance or irritation of the speaker towards the subject being repeatedly mentioned.
She harped on the issue even though we had discussed it many times.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Shows strong emotion or passion about the subject, possibly leading to its excessive mention.
His speeches always harp on the virtues of hard work and perseverance.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
More common in casual conversations than formal writing or speech; can seem out of place in formal contexts.
In the meeting, he ignored protocol and harped on his pet peeves.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Indicates annoyance or irritation of the speaker towards the subject being repeatedly mentioned.
She harped on the issue even though we had discussed it many times.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Shows strong emotion or passion about the subject, possibly leading to its excessive mention.
His speeches always harp on the virtues of hard work and perseverance.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
More common in casual conversations than formal writing or speech; can seem out of place in formal contexts.
In the meeting, he ignored protocol and harped on his pet peeves.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Indicates annoyance or irritation of the speaker towards the subject being repeatedly mentioned.
She harped on the issue even though we had discussed it many times.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Shows strong emotion or passion about the subject, possibly leading to its excessive mention.
His speeches always harp on the virtues of hard work and perseverance.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
More common in casual conversations than formal writing or speech; can seem out of place in formal contexts.
In the meeting, he ignored protocol and harped on his pet peeves.
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