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Rattles On

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Senses:

1. To continue talking for an extended period of time, often without pause or consideration for others.
2. To persistently complain, nag, or scold someone.

Usage:

Sense 1:

- She rattles on about her travel adventures as if she's the only one who has ever been anywhere.

- The professor rattled on about his research findings, leaving the students feeling overwhelmed.

- Sarah tends to rattle on during meetings, making it hard for the team to stay focused.

Sense 2:

- My grandmother always rattles on about my messy room every time she visits.

- He keeps rattling on about the mistakes I made, but he never acknowledges his own faults.

- Stop rattling on and just give me some constructive feedback!

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. John's boss rattled on in the meeting for almost an hour, causing everyone to lose interest.
2. The tour guide rattled on about the historical significance of the building, but I was more interested in taking pictures.

Sense 2:

1. My younger sister rattles on about her favorite TV show all day long.
2. She's always rattling on about the risks of eating junk food, but she never follows her own advice.

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