Go on about Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈbaʊt
GOH-ahn-uh-BOWT
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
guh-OHN-ub-OWT
Definition
To talk about something for a long time, often in a way that becomes boring or repetitive to others.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used when someone is annoyed or bored by another person's long, repetitive talk. Usually paired with 'keep' or 'always': 'She keeps going on about her new job.' Can sound critical.
Spanish: hablar mucho de - no parar de hablar dePortuguese (BR): falar demais sobrePortuguese (PT): falar imenso sobreChinese (Simplified): 喋喋不休地谈论Chinese (Traditional): 喋喋不休地談論Hindi: बार-बार बात करना (किसी विषय पर)Arabic: يتحدث مطولاً عنBengali: অতিরিক্তভাবে বলে যাওয়া - বারবার একই কথা বলে যাওয়াRussian: долго говорить о - без конца говорить оJapanese: いつまでも話し続ける - しつこく話すVietnamese: nói mãi về - nhắc đi nhắc lại vềKorean: 계속 이야기하다 - 지겹도록 말하다Turkish: sürekli bahsetmek - durmadan anlatmakUrdu: بار بار بات کرنا - ایک ہی بات دہراناIndonesian: terus membicarakan - membahas berkepanjangan
Example Sentences
He always goes on about football.
basic
My teacher goes on about homework a lot.
basic
Please don't go on about it anymore.
basic
She can go on about her kids for hours.
natural
I wish he'd stop going on about his new car.
natural
We all get tired when he goes on about politics at dinner.
natural