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!
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harp on the same string

dwell tediously on one subject.
See also: harp, on, same, string
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See also:
  • harp on one string
  • harp
  • harp away at (someone or something)
  • get (one's) rocks off on (something)
  • keep (going) on about (something)
  • ramble on
  • rattle on
  • rattle away
  • be on about
  • be on about (something)