Music Idioms

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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: 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 ➺


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 ➺


second fiddle

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 ➺


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 ➺


harp on

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 ➺


Van Gogh’s ear for music

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 ➺


face the music

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 ➺


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