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Dwell on

/dwel ɒn/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To spend a lot of time thinking or talking about something, especially something bad or unpleasant.

  • She tends to dwell on her mistakes instead of moving on.
  • Don't dwell on past failures; focus on your future successes.

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