hold forth
phrase
as in speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
The professor held forth on the current state of politics until everyone was sick of the topic.
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“Hold forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20forth. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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