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Rattle on

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Usually implies that the speaker is annoyed by the long, tedious talk. SlideHe started to rattle on about his collection of stamps, and I couldn’t hide my boredom.
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'Rattle on' is casual and might be inappropriate in formal writing or speeches. SlideAt the family reunion, my uncle began to rattle on about politics.
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The phrase suggests the listener may not be fully attentive or interested. SlideDuring the meeting, I struggled to focus as she rattled on about the new policy.