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Time DurationPlay
Use 'on and on' to express something that's been happening for a very long time and feels too lengthy. SlideThe meeting went on and on, making everyone tired.
LampPro Tip 2/3
Negative NuancePlay
'On and on' often implies that the speaker finds the ongoing action annoying or tiring. SlideShe complained on and on about her job.
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Uninterrupted FlowPlay
Emphasizes the lack of interruption or pauses in the action, as if it flows continuously. SlideThe river flows on and on through the valley.