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Rabbit on

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Primarily British usage; may not be understood in other English-speaking countries without explanation. SlideWhen I studied in the US, people seemed confused when I mentioned how my friend rabbits on.
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Use 'rabbit on' in informal situations, like chatting with friends, not in formal speech or writing. SlideDuring our coffee meet-ups, Sarah tends to rabbit on about her hobbies.
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Implies annoyance; it's not a compliment to say someone rabbits on. SlideThe meeting dragged because the manager rabbit on about outdated policies.