Music
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 on
Meaning: the act of stealing
Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read on
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 on
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 on
Meaning: incredibly inexpensive
Example: She bought those lovely shoes at a flea market for a song. Read on
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 on
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 on
Meaning: Van Gogh was a painter who cut his ear off and this phrase is a pun intended one referring to being tone deaf.
Example: Her singing is so bad she has Van Gogh's ear for music. Read on
Meaning: receive punishment
Example: If you have done something wrong, you have to face the music. There's no escaping out of it. Read on
Meaning: certain actions or activities cannot be performed alone - they need two people to participate
Example: Don't blame me for the argument. It takes two to tango! You are equally responsible. Read on
