Grammar fix

nag someone

repeatedly remind

To keep telling someone to do something until they become annoyed.

expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

I know I need to call the dentist, so you don't have to nag me about it.

My parents used to nag me to keep my room tidy, and I hated it at the time, although they had a point.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: My dad nagged me that I should study harder.

Say: My dad nagged me to study harder.

Use 'nag someone to do something' or 'nag someone about something', not 'nag someone that'.

  • Pattern
  • nag + person + to do something; nag + person + about something

Don't confuse it

Other ways to say it

Ask again and again until it's annoying

How persistentRepeatedRelentless

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