Music Idioms
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Meaning: Refers to news, information, or sounds that are very pleasing or welcome.
Example: Her job offer was music to his ears after months of searching. Read more ➺
Meaning: incredibly inexpensive
Example: She bought those lovely shoes at a flea market for a song. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: Play a secondary or minor role with regards to someone else.
Example: I'm tired of always having to play second fiddle to my older brother. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to speak in a boring tone.
Example: He kept harping on about something. I had stopped paying attention a long while back. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: Accept punishment or consequences for one's actions.
Example: After skipping work for days, John had to face the music when his boss found out. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: learn music by ear
Example: My sister learned to play the piano by ear when she was a child. Read more ➺
