harp on
verb
harped on; harping on; harps on
US, informal
: to talk about (a subject) constantly or repeatedly in an annoying way
She's always harping on the importance of a good diet.
He seems to enjoy harping on my shortcomings.
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On the glass, the Lakers won the battle for the second consecutive game, 54-45 – a notable end to the series considering Redick harped on how the Lakers would have to fight against the Rockets – the top rebounding team in the NBA – in the series.
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Thurston said that she's been focused on living life and tries not to waste her time harping on the severity of her disease.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The alleged manifesto also harped on what was described as a sweeping lack of security at the hotel where the dinner was held.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Brown harped on next-play speed as a solution to his team’s fast break struggles.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Thurston said that she's been focused on living life and tries not to waste her time harping on the severity of her disease.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The alleged manifesto also harped on what was described as a sweeping lack of security at the hotel where the dinner was held.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Brown harped on next-play speed as a solution to his team’s fast break struggles.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Harp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harp%20on. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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