keep on at

keep on at(
kip
 
an
 
aht
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. dar la paliza
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Mr. Rodriguez kept on at us to start the essay early.El señor Rodríguez nos daba la paliza para que empezáramos el ensayo pronto.
b. dar la tabarra
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
You should be able to do your household chores without me keeping on at you the whole time.Deberías poder hacer tus faenas de la casa sin que yo te dé la tabarra todo el tiempo.
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