go on (and on) about (something)

go on (and on) about (something)

To continue or speak for a tedious or exasperating length of time. My date kept going on and on about his charity work, never even asking what I do for a living.See also: go, on

be/go/keep ˈon about something

(informal, disapproving) keep talking about the same thing so that people become bored or annoyed: What’s she on about now? ♢ Don’t keep on about your terrible journey. It’s so boring.See also: go, keep, on, something

go on about someone/something

verbSee go on and on about someone/somethingSee also: go, on, someone, something

go on (and on) about someone/something

in. to rave about someone or something endlessly. Why do you have to go on about your sister so? See also: and, go, on, someone, something