Communication
go on about something
talk about something repeatedly
To talk about the same subject for a long time, often in a way that seems boring or annoying.
Hear it in real life
What did Tom talk about?
He went on about his holiday again.
She keeps going on about her new job.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: He keeps going on ‸ his new car.
Say: He keeps going on about his new car.
Use "about" after "go on" when you mean talk repeatedly about a subject.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
go on about something; keep going on about something
Your turn: say it out loud
She keeps going on about her new job.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
go on about something
talk about something repeatedly
“She keeps going on about her new job.”
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