hobby



hobby-horse

A subject, topic, or issue about which one frequently or incessantly talks, expounds, or complains. Ah, here we go again. Once grandpa gets on his hobby-horse about the government, there's no stopping him!

get on (one's) hobby-horse

To frequently or incessantly talk or complain about a subject, topic, or issue in which one is excessively interested. Ah, here we go again. Once grandpa gets on his hobby-horse about the government, there's no stopping him!
See also: get, on

ride (one's) hobby-horse

To frequently or incessantly talk or complain about a subject, topic, or issue in which one is excessively interested. Ah, here we go again. Once grandpa starts riding his hobby-horse about the government, there's no stopping him!
See also: ride

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BelÉNbe-LENSpanish
Dardanos-Greek Mythology
DionÝZ-Slovak
Tammie['tæmi]
Olivia['ɔliviə]
Salomesə-LO-mee (English), SAH-lə-may (English)English, German, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek