Start on about

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To start to talk a lot about a particular subject, often in a way that is boring or annoying to others.

Every time we meet, he starts on about his new job.
Visual representation of "start on about" - To start to talk a lot about a particular subject, often in a way that is boring or annoying to others.

Often appears as...

  • start on about politics
  • start on about the past

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Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used in informal settings among friends or family, not in professional or formal situations.

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Whenever we have a family dinner, my uncle starts on about his fishing adventures.
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Potentially Annoying

Implies the speaker may be talking too much or in a way that could irritate the listener.

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At the party, she started on about her diet, and everyone looked bored.
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Subject Focused

Often introduces a specific subject that the speaker has a habit of discussing repeatedly.

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Mike started on about his car repairs again, despite our disinterest.
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