wax on

To put wax on something, or to talk for a long time about something.

"Wax on, wax off — the old man insisted it was the best way to polish the car."

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Understand Real English: Movie References (That You’ll Hear ALL the Time!)

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 7:35

Wax on, wax off.

Art of Handwriting! - Live in the Nutmeg Tavern

Townsends · 12:43

sealed wax on top of it.

Understand Real English: Movie References (That You’ll Hear ALL the Time!)

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 6:58

So, he says, "Wax on, wax off."

Understand Real English: Movie References (That You’ll Hear ALL the Time!)

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 6:53

So, he's teaching him how to put wax on the car.

Understand Real English: Movie References (That You’ll Hear ALL the Time!)

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 7:07

Wax on like this, wax off like that, and make sure you do it this way."

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