harp on the same string

harp on the same string

To dwell tediously and repeatedly upon a single subject or topic, especially in complaint. Likened to playing the same note over and over again on a harp. Mark is always harping on the same string about how little money he makes. I wish he would come up with something new to talk about! I get it, you don't like your job. Quit harping on the same string! Come on, I know I made a mistake—there's no need to harp on the same string about it!

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harp on the same string

dwell tediously on one subject.

See also: harp, on, same, string

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