
Drone on
Negative Connotation
Indicates annoyance or boredom from the speaker’s perspective.
I had to leave the room because he just droned on.
Not Literal
Doesn’t mean actual buzzing sound, but a monotonous speech pattern.
It felt like she would drone on forever about her vacation.
Emotionally Charged
Used when the speaker’s patience is tested by the long-winded talk.
His presentation droned on, testing everyone's patience.