persistent nagging
noun phraseUK /pəˈsɪstənt ˈnæɡɪŋ/
US /pərˈsɪstənt ˈnæɡɪŋ/
When someone keeps asking or telling you to do something over and over and won't stop.
My little brother's persistent nagging finally made me share my toys.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A continuing feeling of worry or pain that will not go away.
She felt a persistent nagging pain in her knee after the long run.
3. Repeated criticism or fault-finding that continues over time.
His persistent nagging about the messy room made everyone grumpy.
4. A steady, annoying pressure that keeps coming back.
The persistent nagging of the alarm clock woke the whole house.