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Harp not for ever on the same string

Don’t keep on talking about the same thing or bringing up the same subject. Literally ‘to harp’ means to play the harp; figuratively ‘to harp on’ is to dwell tediously on a matter.

See also:

  • Don't take your harp to the party
  • It is useless to flog a dead horse
  • Not good is it to harp on the frayed string

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