Rant and rave

verb

To speak loudly and angrily for a long time, often saying unreasonable things.

He spent the whole dinner ranting and raving about his work.
Visual representation of "rant and rave" - To speak loudly and angrily for a long time, often saying unreasonable things

Often appears as...

  • rant and rave about something
  • rant and rave at someone

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To speak loudly and angrily for a long time, often saying unreasonable things.

He spent the whole dinner ranting and raving about his work.
Visual representation of "rant and rave" - To speak loudly and angrily for a long time, often saying unreasonable things

Often appears as...

  • rant and rave about something
  • rant and rave at someone

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "rant and rave"
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Strong Emotions

Indicates a person's intense feelings, often suggests loss of control.

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My father would rant and rave whenever we left the lights on.
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Negative Context

Usually connected to complaints or criticism, not positive statements.

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The boss began to rant and rave about missed deadlines.
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Informal Expression

Used in casual conversation, not in formal or professional writing.

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He always rants and raves about the traffic in the city.
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Strong Emotions

Indicates a person's intense feelings, often suggests loss of control.

Illustration for Strong Emotions
My father would rant and rave whenever we left the lights on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Context

Usually connected to complaints or criticism, not positive statements.

Illustration for Negative Context
The boss began to rant and rave about missed deadlines.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Expression

Used in casual conversation, not in formal or professional writing.

Illustration for Informal Expression
He always rants and raves about the traffic in the city.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emotions

Indicates a person's intense feelings, often suggests loss of control.

Illustration for Strong Emotions
My father would rant and rave whenever we left the lights on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Context

Usually connected to complaints or criticism, not positive statements.

Illustration for Negative Context
The boss began to rant and rave about missed deadlines.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Expression

Used in casual conversation, not in formal or professional writing.

Illustration for Informal Expression
He always rants and raves about the traffic in the city.
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