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Have you heard anyone say \u201cdon\u2019t harp on it\u201d in English?<\/p>\n

Does this seem confusing because you may know a harp as a musical instrument?<\/p>\n

If you have heard any of these musical idioms used, then they may be confusing initially.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to talk about some of the many English musical idioms, and show you how you can use them in natural English conversations for a fun addition. <\/p>\n

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Understanding This Phrase<\/strong><\/h3>\n

So have you heard the phrase \u201cdon\u2019t harp on it\u201d or \u201cdon\u2019t harp on me?\u201d<\/p>\n

This may sound a bit strange, particularly if you think of a harp as a musical instrument.<\/p>\n

This is an instance where there can be two meanings for the same word, because yes a harp is a musical instrument.<\/p>\n

To harp on something though can mean to keep talking about it over and over again.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s similar to dwelling on something, which we have talked about before. <\/p>\n

This is more when you talk about something to a point that it\u2019s irritating, and it can even result in yelling. <\/p>\n

So yes a harp is a musical instrument, but this word is part of a musical idiom.<\/p>\n

There are so many different musical idioms out there\u2013and so you want to learn them so you can use these in conversation.<\/p>\n

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Musically Inspired Phrases<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s actually amazing when you really start to see how many musical idioms out there.<\/p>\n

These musically inspired phrases may have nothing to do with an instrument or song, but they are sure fun to use in English conversations.<\/p>\n

You want to see these musical idioms and then understand how to use them\u2013these can add a certain fun element into your conversations. <\/p>\n