dilate on
dilate on (something)
To discuss or write about something at length. I think you need to dilate on this point because it's so important to your argument.
See also: dilate, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
dilate on something
Fig. to speak or write in great detail on some subject. I am sure you do not wish me to dilate further on this matter. If you do not see my point, I would be pleased to dilate on this matter further.
See also: dilate, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- dilate
- dilate on (something)
- a vexed question
- chew over
- chew something over
- arm's length
- work (someone or something) up into (something)
- work oneself up into
- work up into
- hold at