harp upon

Example Sentences

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Some sense of the grimly-ludicrous moved me to a fretful laugh, as I replied, “I have looked over it. In Heaven’s name, don’t harp upon it!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

Is it not made in the paradise you harp upon, the paradise we are coming to?

From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares

I harp upon that date," said Carlton, "because, as I have already remarked, it seems to have been a fatal date for me.

From Peccavi by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

She should particularly harp upon that fault or that failing by which the wife may appear to be the most affected.

From The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

John wished that James would not always harp upon their respective fortunes: it made him feel uncomfortable, especially when he was sitting down to cold mutton.

From Poor Relations by MacKenzie, Compton