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harp on

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harp on something
to repeat something many times in an annoying way. I'm tired of people who keep harping on what is wrong with the country.
Usage notes: said especially about complaints
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The streak of daylight being now excluded from the room, Miss Dunross threw back her veil, and took the harp on her knee; seating herself, I observed, with her face turned away from the fire.
The Two Destinies by Collins, Wilkie View in context
He sat, as usual, by himself, with his harp on his knee and a great longing in his heart.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
Really, you know, the way you harp on that one string would lead an unprejudiced listener to conclude that you are prurient-minded--"
Adventure by London, Jack View in context
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