dwell on

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to think, speak, or write at length

   it's no good dwelling on your misfortunes

Idioms and Phrases

Also, dwell upon. Linger over; ponder, speak or write at length. For example, Let's not dwell on this topic too long; we have a lot to cover today. [c. 1500]

Example Sentences

Such obvious jokes about inequality, it seems, have become tricky territory - because they reinforce the divides that the Chinese Communist Party would rather people not dwell on.

From BBC

While Figgis’ documentary doesn’t dwell on the problem, “Megadoc” does arguably end up suffering because that ethical knot is never fully disentangled.

From Los Angeles Times

And Howe refused to dwell on his decision not to start the towering Woltemade on Thursday night.

From BBC

Yet despite everything he has been through, he refuses to dwell on his life-changing experience five years ago.

From BBC

Speaking of not making sense: I don’t really want to dwell on this one, do you?

From Salon

Related Words

• emphasize 
• harp on