harp on about

verb

  1. To talk or complain about something repeatedly, often in a way that annoys others.

    B2

    phrasal verb, intransitive; often followed by 'about' + topicinformal

    • "My dad keeps harping on about the price of petrol."B1
    • "She always harps on about her childhood as if it were a tragedy."B2
    • "Stop harping on about that mistake — we've all forgiven you."B2

Common mistakes

  • harp about something→harp on about something

    Use 'harp on about' or simply 'harp on'. 'Harp about' is not standard.