harp away at

harp away at
or[on] {v.} To mention again and again. * /In his campaign speeches, Jones harps on his rival's wealth and powerful friends./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • harp away at — or[on] {v.} To mention again and again. * /In his campaign speeches, Jones harps on his rival s wealth and powerful friends./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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