running commentary
noun/ˌrʌnɪŋ ˈkɒməntri/
/ˌrʌnɪŋ ˈkɑːmənteri/
- running commentary (on something) a continuous description of an event, especially a sporting event, that somebody gives as it happens
- to give a running commentary on the game
- Our reporters will give a running commentary on the election results as they are announced.
- My small son kept up a running commentary for the whole trip.
- He kept up a running commentary on everyone who came in or went out.
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