beat on

verb — 2 senses

beat on

verb
1

Figuratively To talk at length; to go on and on; to rant or expound.

  • She's beating on about poor service.
2

Figuratively To criticize, impugn or shed a bad light on (a group or topic) for political gain.

  • She's unpopular enough that photos of her are used in elections to beat on liberal candidates.
  • You guys are always beating on immigration, but it won't win you this election.

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