Keep harping on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈhɑɹpɪŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEP HAR-ping ON
kˈiːp/ /hˈɑːpɪŋ/ /ˈɒn
keep HAR-ping on
Definition
To keep talking about something in an annoying or repetitive way, especially when others wish you would stop.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes mildly critical. Common with 'keep' or 'stop' plus 'harping on (about)'. Usually refers to complaints or topics people are tired of. Do not use for positive, neutral, or new information.
Spanish: seguir insistiendo en - no dejar de repetirPortuguese (BR): ficar batendo na mesma tecla - continuar insistindoPortuguese (PT): estar sempre a bater no mesmo assunto - insistirChinese (Simplified): 老是唠叨 - 不停说Chinese (Traditional): 老是嘮叨 - 不停說Hindi: बार-बार उसी बात को दोहरानाArabic: الإلحاح في الحديث عنBengali: একই কথা বারবার বলাRussian: постоянно твердить о - без конца говорить оJapanese: 同じことを何度も言い続けるVietnamese: cứ nói đi nói lại - lặp đi lặp lạiKorean: 계속 같은 말을 하다 - 집요하게 말하다Turkish: aynı şeyden sürekli bahsetmek - durmadan tekrar etmekUrdu: بار بار ایک ہی بات دہراناIndonesian: terus-menerus membicarakan - mengulang-ulang
Example Sentences
She keeps harping on her bad experience at the dentist.
basic
Don't keep harping on that mistake. It's over.
basic
My dad kept harping on my messy room until I finally cleaned it.
basic
If you keep harping on your complaints, no one will want to help.
natural
He wishes his mom would stop harping on about his grades.
natural
Sorry, I didn't mean to keep harping on—I just worry sometimes.
natural