With music
Dance & tune
Instruments and songs
100

I usually like his songs, but his new album just sounds like elevator music!

Background music

100

I know you saw what he did, but  it takes two to tango, they are both equally to blame.

A situation or argument which involves two people

100

Well, you’re very good at blowing your own trumpet, you just never seem to prove it!

you tell people that you are very clever or successful.


200

When they read out the results and everyone heard that I got top marks, it was like music to my ears!!

Very pleasant

200

Celebrities definitely seem to be starting all the latest fashion trends with clothes, hair and all that jazz.

and other similar things

200

It’s unbelievable. He must be at least 80 but he’s as fit as a fiddle!

very healthy and full of energy.

300

I’m not ready to face the music. I need to figure it out for myself before I speak to them.

Face a situation or consequence

300

This dress looks so dull on its own, maybe I should jazz it up a bit with this accessory.

Make it look more interesting, colourful, or exciting.


300

I am going to quit the job tomorrow. This project was my swan song and now that it has been completed, I will leave.

the last time that they do something for which they are famous

400

I’m afraid I can’t help you sir. Barbara calls the tune around here, so you’d have to speak to her.

in a position of power or control in a particular situation.


400

I wish my mother’d stop making such a song and dance about me moving out, it’s not a big deal.

to react in a very anxious, excited, or angry way to something that is not important

400

Harry Bertram? That name rings a bell, but I’m not sure if it was definitely him.

to sound familiar

500

I was telling the police officer what had happened, but everyone chimed in and started giving their versions of the story, and he couldn’t hear what I was saying!

Say something just after someone else has spoken.

500

I would say the reason why our business is failing is because everyone is not marching to the same tune!

To do something or behave in a manner that does not conform to the standard, prevalent norm.

500

I can’t believe I managed to buy all of this for a song, maybe the shopkeeper didn’t know what they’re really worth!

If you buy something for a song, you buy it for much less than its real value.