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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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