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Dictionary of Idioms/Phrasal Verbs

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harp on

1. complain about something many times; to talk about (a subject) constantly or repeatedly in an annoying way

1. I know losing your job was awful, but don’t harp on it. You are only making yourself more depressed.

2. She's always harping on the importance of a good diet.

3. He seems to enjoy harping on my shortcomings.

4. He's always harping on our lack of discipline.

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