harp on
phrasal 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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The Rangers have seven games to go and there’s no time for breaking down film or harping on the mistakes.
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Arthur Staple, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Christie in recent weeks has harped on the need for LaVine and Keegan Murray to each take 10 3-pointers per game.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In a sweet twist of irony, the series’ third episode harps on the loathsome concept of the studio note — and the oners allowed Rogen to dodge Apple’s feedback almost entirely.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
The bill has already passed the House and has picked up Democratic support in the Senate, showing many in the party are eager to clamp down on fentanyl distribution following an election in which Republican Donald Trump harped on the problem.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Arthur Staple, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Christie in recent weeks has harped on the need for LaVine and Keegan Murray to each take 10 3-pointers per game.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In a sweet twist of irony, the series’ third episode harps on the loathsome concept of the studio note — and the oners allowed Rogen to dodge Apple’s feedback almost entirely.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
The bill has already passed the House and has picked up Democratic support in the Senate, showing many in the party are eager to clamp down on fentanyl distribution following an election in which Republican Donald Trump harped on the problem.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harp on
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“Harp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harp%20on. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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