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harping on one string

harping on one string is the present participle and gerund of harp on one string.

Meaning of harp on one string

Verb

harp on one string (third-person singular simple present harps on one string, present participle harping on one string, simple past and past participle harped on one string)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To dwell on a single subject with disagreeable or wearisome persistence.

Questions about harping on one string

What is harping on one string the present participle and gerund of?
Harping on one string is the present participle and gerund of harp on one string.

Words near harping on one string in the dictionary

  1. harping
  2. harping iron
  3. harping irons
  4. harping Johnny
  5. harping on
  6. harping on one string
  7. harping on the same string
  8. harpings
  9. harpins
  10. harpist
  11. harpists

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