labor the point
US /ˈleɪbər ðə pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈleɪbər ðə pɔɪnt/
1.
赘述, 反复强调
to explain something in too much detail or to repeat it unnecessarily, making it boring or tedious
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I don't want to labor the point, but it's crucial that we finish this by Friday.
我不想赘述，但我们必须在周五前完成这项工作。
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He tends to labor the point when he's trying to convince someone.
他试图说服别人时，往往会反复强调。