hold forth

• Weitschweifig und oft mit Wichtigtuerei oder Überheblichkeit über ein Thema sprechen, meist ohne andere zu Wort kommen zu lassen.

To speak at length, often in a pompous or self-important manner, about a particular subject, typically without allowing others to interrupt.

1. Speak at lengthC1informal

   To talk about something for a long time, often in a boring or pompous way.

   Weitschweifig reden

   • He held forth on the topic of politics for over an hour.
   • She held forth about her travels in Asia.
   • The professor held forth on the importance of classical education.