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English North of England

to harp on

Idiom USED On Occasion BY Some People

To moan about something, usually something unimportant. It also infers that the person complaining is being slightly annoying. It can also mean to talk excessively about something in a persistent and annoying way.

"I wish you'd stop harping on about the football, you've done nothing but since yesterday"

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English North of England

ayup

Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY Almost Everyone

An informal greeting used by many people in the North of England. It can be used to address friends or, especially in more rural areas, strangers. For example, if you are out walking and walk past a stranger, it would be very normal for you both to say "ayup" to each other.

"Ayup" "Ayup me duck, alright?"