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What does the phrase ramble on mean?

"Ramble on" means to talk or write in a long, rambling, and often aimless way. It implies that the speaker or writer is wandering off topic, repeating themselves, or going into unnecessary detail.

Here are some synonyms for "ramble on":

* Waffle

* Meander

* Dwell

* Prate

* Blabber

Example:

* "I tried to explain my project to him, but he just rambled on about his weekend."

* "The professor's lecture rambled on for hours, leaving many students confused."

Note: The phrase can be used in both a negative and a neutral way. In some contexts, it can simply mean that someone is talking for a long time, without necessarily implying that they are being boring or repetitive. However, it is more often used in a negative sense to suggest that the speaker is being long-winded or irrelevant.

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