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Go on about something

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8 August 2025

Go on about something

We use this expression to say that someone talks a lot about something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

What's her new boyfriend like?

He's ok, but he went on and on about football. He wouldn't stop talking about his team.

Example 2

Do you understand what the boss is going on about?

It's about people being late again.

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