Music idioms 3

1. MUSIC IDIOMS 3

2. (to) pull out all the stops

To do everything you possibly can to make
something successful

3. (a) whistle-stop tour

To visit a number of places quickly, not
stopping for long

4. to dance to somebody's tune

to dance to somebody's tune
To do what somebody wants you to do

5. to whistle in the dark

Try to show that you are brave when you
are afraid, or that you know something when
in fact you don't

6. (to) ring a bell

Something that sounds familiar

7. for a song

To buy or sell something for a very cheap
price

8. music to my ears

Very pleasing information, excellent news

9. elevator music

Pleasant but boring music that is played in
public places

10. (to) call the tune

To make important decisions/control a
situation/be in charge

11. (to) play (something) by ear

To decide what to do according to the way
something develops, without making exact
plans

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