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harp on one string

idiom

To dwell on a single subject with disagreeable or wearisome persistence.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    another string to one's bow

    Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.

  2. 02

    apron string

    A symbol of the domestic ties binding a male to a female (as a husband to a wife or a son to a mother).

  3. 03

    as best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  4. 04

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  5. 05

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  6. 06

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  7. 07

    become one flesh

    To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.

  8. 08

    bite off more than one can chew

    To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

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