Synonyms for harping upon

Grammar : Verb

Spell : hahrp

Phonetic Transcription : hɑrp

Définition of harping upon

Origin : Old English hearpian; see harp (n.). Cognate with Middle Dutch, Dutch harpen, Middle High German harpfen, German harfen. Figurative sense of "talk overmuch" (about something) first recorded mid-15c., originally to harp upon one string. Related: Harped; harping.

As in harp on : verb repeat

Example sentences :

No, 'tis you would be harping upon that string, sir: see you this?
Extract from : « Thomas Otway » by Thomas Otway

"I can't fathom his motive, Tom," said Richard, harping upon the theme.
Extract from : « Grif » by B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

Latterly she had been for ever harping upon this one theme,––her duty!
Extract from : « John Marchmont's Legacy, Volumes I-III » by Mary E. Braddon

What, is the use of harping upon this subject Sunday after Sunday?
Extract from : « The Underground Railroad » by William Still

This may be attributed partly to the harping upon a conviction of sinfulness, which in itself is wholly of an unhealthy character.
Extract from : « Religion & Sex » by Chapman Cohen

It was not satisfactory to my lady, and she kept Lucy the whole of the morning, harping upon the sore point.
Extract from : « Verner's Pride » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Every group and person vested with authority strengthens possessed power by harping upon the sacredness of immutable principle.
Extract from : « Human Nature and Conduct » by John Dewey

I strike this note again and again, insisting upon it, harping upon it; for it is the key-note of the music.
Extract from : « The Americanism of Washington » by Henry Van Dyke

He goes on harping upon the Archduchess Elizabeth, and worrying poor Leopold to resume negotiations.
Extract from : « Odd Bits of History » by Henry W. Wolff

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