Music Idioms

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harp on the same string

Meaning: to talk about the same subject over and over again, often in a tiresome way.

Example: He tends to harp on the same string when discussing his political views. Read more ➺


you rock

Meaning: explaining how awesome and cool a person is.

Example: You rocked the cast interview today. Read more ➺


the rose that grew from concrete

Meaning: a person who achieved greatness even though they came from a place not so great.

Example: Ken performed well despite his poor background, much like the rose that grew from concrete. Read more ➺


clarion call

Meaning: A clarion is a high-pitch bugle.

Example: All of the citizens heard the clarion call and prepared themselves to defend their city.  Read more ➺


rip off

Meaning: the act of stealing

Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read more ➺


old school

Meaning: old fashioned ideas or approach compared to current trends

Example: Dress smart when you come round for dinner, my father is a bit old school. Read more ➺


music to ears

Meaning: something that is soothing to your ears

Example: Our teacher told us that we will get a long summer break and this was just music to my ears. Read more ➺


for a song

Meaning: incredibly inexpensive

Example: She bought those lovely shoes at a flea market for a song. Read more ➺


earworm

Meaning: a situation when a song that comes to your mind again and again

Example: This new PitBull song is a real earworm. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since last week. Read more ➺


blow your own trumpet

Meaning: to say things that makes your own self or kin look good

Example: The crew tried to blow their own trumpet but the manager did not buy their story. Read more ➺


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